filet

[fɪˈleɪ]

filet Definition

  • 1a boneless cut of meat or fish
  • 2a narrow strip of material, typically lace or silk, used for trimming or edging

Using filet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "filet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'll have the filet mignon, please.

  • Example

    She wore a dress with delicate lace filet trim.

  • Example

    The salmon filet was cooked to perfection.

filet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for filet

Phrases with filet

  • a cut of beef from the tenderloin

    Example

    The restaurant's signature dish is a beef filet served with truffle sauce.

  • a boneless cut of fish

    Example

    The fish filet was seasoned with lemon and herbs.

  • a type of crochet that uses a small hook to create a delicate, lacy fabric

    Example

    She made a beautiful tablecloth using filet crochet.

Origins of filet

from Old French 'fillet', diminutive of 'fil', meaning 'thread'

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Summary: filet in Brief

The term 'filet' [fɪˈleɪ] refers to a boneless cut of meat or fish, such as filet mignon, or a narrow strip of material, typically lace or silk, used for trimming or edging. It can also refer to specific types of filets, such as beef filet or fish filet, and to the craft of filet crochet.