porterhouse

noun

por·​ter·​house ˈpȯr-tər-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce porterhouse (audio)
1
: a house where malt liquor (such as porter) is sold
2
: a large steak cut from the thick end of the short loin to contain a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin see beef illustration

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The highlight: a porterhouse steak grilled to perfection and served with vineyard views. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 These cuts include ribeye, strip steak (New York strip), filet mignon, porterhouse, T-bone, skirt, and flank steak. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2025 Two or more people are meant to share a 34-ounce porterhouse or a massive côte de boeuf. John Mariani, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 According to People magazine, Kelce chomped down on a 24-ounce dry-aged porterhouse steak, lobster mac and cheese and broccolini, with a filet on the side. Toriano Porter, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for porterhouse

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First Known Use

1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of porterhouse was in 1730

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porterhouse

noun
por·​ter·​house ˈpōrt-ər-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce porterhouse (audio)
ˈpȯrt-
: a beefsteak with a large piece of tenderloin on a T-shaped bone
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