London broil

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of London broil

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

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 • Jun. 14, 2021

But other invoices list London broil with roasted shallot jus, Bananas Foster French toast, ribeye steak, crustless quiche, and roasted asparagus with portobello mushrooms, feta and pomegranate seeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2020

We’d planned to start with mashed-up peas or carrots or maybe Cream of Wheat; the thought of shoving London broil in her mouth put us off the whole idea for months.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2018

A retired real estate agent in Old Lyme, Connecticut, with a passion for Dan Rather and a freezer full of cheap London broil, she wasn't particularly interested in our life in the city.

From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2014

At supper each night, my parents and I worked our jaws around overcooked London broil and benign lies about how good the dinner was.

From Salon • May 20, 2013