T-bone

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noun

ˈtē-ˌbōn How to pronounce T-bone (audio)
: a small steak from the thin end of the short loin containing a T-shaped bone and a small piece of tenderloin
also : this bone see beef illustration

T-bone

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verb

T-boned; T-boning; T-bones

transitive verb

: broadside

Examples of T-bone in a Sentence

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Noun
The Sky Galley was serving up T-bones and shrimp specials. — Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Mar. 2026 As the two vehicles entered the four-way intersection, they were involved in a T-bone crash. — Briauna Brown, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Brian had been T-boned by another car while delivering packages for Amazon and came out with several back, neck and bone injuries. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for T-bone

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1934, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1968, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of T-bone was in 1934

Rhymes for T-bone

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T bolt
T-bone
T-bone steak
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“T-bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/T-bone. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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