roastbeef

Carved dinner meat

Roast beef is beef that has been roasted—cooked in an oven with dry heat until done.

A traditional centerpiece of British and American Sunday dinners, it's typically served sliced, often with gravy and Yorkshire pudding.

We're having roast beef for dinner.

The compound sometimes appears as one word, especially on menus and in casual writing.

preparation

horseradish

Spicy root used as condiment

gravyThickened meat drippings
seasoningSubstance improving food taste
rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen

thyme · garlic · peppercorn · salt · mustard · oven · basting · resting · thermometer · searing

qualities

tender

Soft or sore

juicyFull of moisture
succulentMoist and flavorful
savoryAppetizing, not sweet

umami · flavorful · rich · hearty · satisfying · nourishing · comforting · warming · pink · rare

deli

sandwich

Filling between bread slices

pastramiSeasoned smoked beef
baguetteElongated crusty loaf
ciabattaFlat, airy Italian bread

hoagie · submarine · panini · provolone · delicatessen · sliced · stacked · takeout · charcuterie · pickle

cuts

sirloin

Upper hindquarter beef cut

brisketLower chest of cattle
tenderloinPremium, exceptionally soft cut
chuckThrow carelessly or informally

ribeye · topside · rump · silverside · round · flank · joint · marbling · butcher · carving

tradition

carvery

Self-serve roast meat restaurant

holidayDay of rest
feastElaborate ceremonial meal
BritishOf the United Kingdom

Christmas · Easter · homestyle · leftovers · buffet · celebratory

Opposites

dietary category

roastbeefnut roast

Baked savory loaf, meatless

roast pork · roast chicken · seitan · roast lamb

cooking method

roastbeefbeef stew

boiled beef · pot roast · beef bourguignon · beef tartare · beef carpaccio

Family

roast, beef, roasted, roasting, roasts, roaster, beefy, beefs, beefed

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Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G