Definition of beef - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodmeat from a cow
- She cooked beef for dinner last night..
2.
cattleTECH. bovine animals raised for meatTECH.
- The farm has a large herd of beef.
3.
- She has a beef with the way the project was managed..
Verb
1.
- He always beefs about the weather.
2.
- They beefed up the security for the event.
Images of beef
meat from a cow 
bovine animals raised for meat
Expressions with beef
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complain or express annoyance about something
He always beefs about the food at school.
make something stronger or more effective
They decided to beef up the security measures.
argue or have a conflict with someone
He always seems to beef with his coworkers.
dish of beef coated with pâté and duxelles, baked in pastry
For the holiday dinner, they served an exquisite beef Wellington..
feel upset or have a problem with someone or something
She has a beef with her coworker about the project.
resolve a conflict or disagreement
They decided to squash the beef and become friends again.
ask about someone's complaint or problem
Why are they arguing? What's his beef?
ask why someone is complaining or upset
Why are you upset? What's the beef?
meal with seafood and beef
For dinner, I ordered the reef and beef.
dried and seasoned strips of beef
He packed beef jerky for his hiking trip..
cooked dish made from roasted beef
The beef roast was tender and delicious.
dish of beef cooked slowly with vegetables in liquid
She served homemade beef stew with fresh bread for dinner..
liquid made by boiling beef bones and meat
She simmered vegetables in beef stock for the soup..
salt-cured beef typically cooked and sliced for meals
She made sandwiches with corn beef for the picnic..
beef conserved in tins
He opened a can of corned beef for lunch.
specific portion of meat from a cow
The chef selected a tender cut of beef for the stew.
beef finely chopped or minced
She made spaghetti with ground beef.
beef cooked by roasting
We had roast beef for Sunday dinner..
deli meat like pastrami or smoked meat
The deli offers a variety of smoked beef.
savory stock from simmered beef, bones, sometimes vegetables
Add beef broth to the stew for deeper flavor.
tortilla wrap filled with seasoned beef and other ingredients
I grabbed a beef burrito for lunch on the way home.
flat round piece of cooked ground beef
I ordered a burger with a juicy beef patty.
rib section from a cow used as food
The chef seasoned the beef rib before roasting it..
beef preserved by curing with salt
We had salt beef sandwiches for lunch.
Origin of beef
Old French, boef (ox)
Terms with beef included in their meaning
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fast food
ground beef patty in a bun, often seasoned, sometimes toasted
food
slice of beef for grilling or frying
food
ground beef used for making patties
cooking
soup with onions, beef broth, croutons, and cheese
cooking
tomato-based sauce with ground beef
cuisine
chinese dish with beef and bell peppers
food
cut of beef containing a T-shaped bone with meat on each side
food
Hungarian stew with beef and paprika
steak
cut of beef with a T-shaped bone
cooking
type of meatloaf using salmon instead of beef
agriculture
castrated male cattle raised for beef
cuisine
high-quality cut of beef from the tenderloin
regional dish
ground pork or beef cooked in cabbages
food
cut of beef steak
food
smooth sausage made from beef or pork
meat
beef from a breed of cattle prized for quality
food
meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal
traditional dish
dish of minced beef topped with mashed potatoes
food
beef steak cut from cow's abdominal muscles
meat
tender beef steak cut from the steer's shoulder
cooking
cut of beef suitable for frying
cuisine
ground beef patty often served as a main dish
food
cut of beef steak from the short loin
food
sandwich with beef patty, cheese, and rye bread
Examples of beef in a sentence
He prefers beef over chicken in his meals. The ranch specializes in raising beef for export. Beef production has increased significantly this year. He had a beef with his neighbor about the noise. Their beef over the contract terms lasted for weeks. She beefs about the slow internet every day.
They beefed about the new company policy for hours. He beefed up his resume with new skills. The company plans to beef up its marketing efforts.
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- French:bœuf, râler, ...
- German:Rindfleisch, sich beschweren, ...
- Italian:carne di manzo, lamentarsi, ...
- Spanish:ternera, quejarse, ...
- Portuguese:carne de vaca, reclamar, ...
- Chinese:牛肉, 发牢骚, ...
- Japanese:牛肉, 文句を言う, ...
- Arabic:لَحْم بَقَرِي, تَذَمَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:בָּשָׂר בָּקָר, לְהִתְלוֹנֵן, ...
- Russian:говядина, жаловаться, ...
- Ukrainian:яловичина, скаржитися, ...
- Hindi:गोमांस, शिकायत करना, ...
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