Steakhouse

/ˈsteɪkhaʊs/ noun

Definition

A restaurant that specializes in serving grilled or cooked beef steaks as the main focus.

Etymology

From 'steak' (from Old Norse 'steikja,' to roast on a stick) combined with 'house' (Old English 'hus'). The compound term emerged in 20th-century American dining culture.

Kelly Says

Steakhouses became power-dining institutions in America—they're where big business deals happened, and they're often decorated with dark wood and leather to create that exclusive, important feeling!

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