London broil

noun

1. a steak, typically served broiled and crosscut into thin slices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of London broil¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

He taught me how to do London Broil and chicken cordon bleu.

From Seattle Times

I'm going to place Beef Wellington and London Broil together because, well, what the hell is a Beef Wellington and London Broil?

From Salon

On a recent stroll through the meat aisle of my local grocery store, the cheaper cuts of beef I saw included eye of round, chuck steak, “beef for stew,” cube steak, beef shoulder London Broil, bottom center roast and top round minute steak.

From Washington Post

This has nothing to do with London broil.

From Los Angeles Times

I may have rolled my eyes when presented with singed scallops or engaged in ostentatious chewing to protest the texture of the London broil.

From Washington Post