steɪk n. 1 a thickslice of meat (esp. beef) or fish, oftencutfor grilling, frying, etc. 2 beef cut for stewing or braising. østeak-house a restaurant specializing in serving beefsteaks. steak-knife a knifewith a serrated steelblade for eating steak. [ME f. ON steik rel. to steikja roast on spit, stikna be roasted]