Steakhouse

Part of speech: noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsteɪk.haʊs/

Definitions

1. A dining establishment that specializes in preparing and serving high-quality cuts of meat, often accompanied by side dishes and beverages
2. An eatery focused on offering a variety of steaks and other related meat dishes in a casual or upscale setting
3. A restaurant known for its selection of premium beef and related culinary offerings, catering to meat lovers and food enthusiasts

Etymology: "Steakhouse" is a plain compound: "steak" joined to "house," so the name describes exactly what it is, a building or establishment where steaks are the main fare. The word "steak" itself came into English from Old Norse "steik," meaning a piece of meat roasted on a spit or grill, and "house" is the ordinary Germanic word for a dwelling, with a sense of shelter that extended over time to places of business. The pairing follows a familiar English pattern, in which a food name combines with "house" to name an eating place, as with "coffeehouse" and "alehouse." Here the compound has the simplest possible job: a house for steak.

Synonyms: grill, steak joint, chophouse