filet
Americannoun
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filets
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of filet
C20: from French: net, from Old Provençal filat , from fil thread, from Latin fīlum
Example Sentences
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They cost $8.00 in the concession stands, but here, they are free—as are the stations offering Champagne, sushi and filet mignon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Fresh ramps often sell for over $30 a pound, more than filet mignon or live lobster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
The five-time major champion goes back to his roots with Irish champ as a main course side dish to accompany either wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Upside Foods went through the FDA's pre-market consultation process for its original proof-of-concept product — a simple chicken filet — under Trump's first term.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2025
“I have my heart set on filet mignon,” Bando states.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
Fishermen and chefs report that Asian carp are actually delicious, though they are so bony they don’t make good filets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
The steakhouse also caters events, and Zamacona says he’s cooked up to 850 filets of steak for a single party.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
A Norwegian processing plant churns out farmed Atlantic salmon filets for Mowi ASA, the largest producer of farm-raised salmon in the world, with some 20% of the global market.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 26, 2024
In addition to cauliflower, the pasta includes toasted breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and anchovy filets for added umami flavor.
From Salon ● May 2, 2023
They ain’t pretty, but you slice off some filets, and they cook just fine.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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