skirt steak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of skirt steak
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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
This simple grilled steak uses cuts of skirt steak.
From New York Times • Jul. 2, 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
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