Salisbury steak

American  

noun

1. ground beef, sometimes mixed with other foods, shaped like a hamburger patty and broiled or fried, often garnished or served with a sauce.

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Etymology

Origin of Salisbury steak

1895–1900, named after J. H. Salisbury (1823–1905), U.S. dietitian, who promoted the eating of such steaks

Example Sentences

Then, they would lunch on Salisbury steak and Jell-O platters at Schaber’s Cafeteria.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

I remember the first time I tasted Salisbury steak.

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2024

The same gravy comes ladled over the burger steak, which Dungca rightly compares to Salisbury steak.

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2021

Salisbury steak is such an instance: a good idea and a good name, though its reputation as a TV dinner has stained the prettiness somewhat.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2018

And when Grover ordered a fried dam plate and a Salisbury steak, just for fun, Ralph ordered a list of side dishes — onion rings, potato salad, coleslaw.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen