skirt steak

American  

noun

1. a cut of beef consisting of the diaphragm muscle.

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Etymology

Origin of skirt steak

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Have you seen the price of a skirt steak, or even ground beef these days?

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Sometimes it’s the on-sale skirt steak, paired with whatever cheese is best in Murray’s bargain bin.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Nelson’s is great for ceviche and a skirt steak sandwich in a relaxed atmosphere with a view of the ocean, while Mar’sel is oysters and Dover sole.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Rubbing ground cumin into skirt steak helps develop a good crust when it’s seared in a skillet.

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023

I'd order the skirt steak with a medley of suffocated peaches, but I'm put off by the aspirin sauce.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris