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- [pawr-ter-hous, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tərˌhaʊs, ˈpoʊr-/
- /ˈpɔː.tə(r) ˈhaʊs steɪk/
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- [pawr-ter-hous, pohr-]
- /ˈpɔr tərˌhaʊs, ˈpoʊr-/
Definitions of porter-house steak words
- noun plural porter-house steak Also called porterhouse steak. a choice cut of beef from between the prime ribs and the sirloin. 1
- noun plural porter-house steak Archaic. a house at which porter and other liquors are retailed. 1
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Origin of porter-house steak
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; porter3 + house
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Parts of speech for Porter-house steak
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porter-house steak popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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