porterhouse
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tərˌhaʊs, ˈpoʊr-
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| —n | |
| 1. | Also called: porterhouse steak a thick choice steak of beef cut from the middle ribs or sirloin |
| 2. | (formerly) a place in which porter, beer, etc, and sometimes chops and steaks, were served |
| [C19 (sense 1): said to be named after a porterhouse or chophouse in New York] | |
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Word Origin & History
porterhouse
"restaurant or chophouse where porter is served," c.1758, from porter (3). Porterhouse steak (1841) is said to be from a particular establishment in New York City.
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Example sentences
Choose dishes that involve the intimacy of sharing: fondue, or a porterhouse steak for two.
The specially priced menu options include porterhouse steak or prime rib.
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