skirt steak

noun

: a boneless strip of beef cut from the plate

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And if all else fails, throw a boneless rib eye or skirt steak in the freezer until firm and use a sharp knife to slice it yourself. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 This chimichurri skirt steak is sure to please all dads on their special day, whatever their choice of cooking apparatus. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026 Guests might order lobster empanadas, tuna aguachile and Wagyu skirt steak, with churros or pistachio flan for a sweet finish. — Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 6 May 2026 Season the skirt steaks generously on both sides with the Southwestern spice rub, and let sit for 5 minutes before grilling. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for skirt steak

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skirt steak was circa 1909

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“Skirt steak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skirt%20steak. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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