beef

[biːf]

beef Definition

meat from a cow, especially the flesh of the muscles in the body.

Using beef: Examples

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

• Example

  I'm going to cook some beef for dinner tonight.

• Example

  The restaurant serves a variety of beef dishes.

• Example

  She doesn't eat beef because she's a vegetarian.

beef Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beef

• cow meat
• bovine meat

Idioms Using beef

• have a beef with someone

  to have a complaint or grievance against someone

  Example

  I have a beef with my neighbor for playing loud music late at night.

• where's the beef?

  used to question the substance or value of something

  Example

  The article was full of hype but lacked any real evidence. Where's the beef?

• beef and brawn

  physical strength and power

  Example

  He may not be the smartest guy, but he's got plenty of beef and brawn.

Phrases with beef

• corned beef

  beef that has been preserved and flavored with salt and spices

  Example

  I love having corned beef sandwiches for lunch.

• beef up

  to make something stronger or more substantial

  Example

  We need to beef up our security measures to prevent theft.

• beef cattle

  cattle that are raised for their meat

  Example

  The farm specializes in raising beef cattle.

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Summary: beef in Brief

The term 'beef' [biːf] refers to meat from a cow, especially the flesh of the muscles in the body. It is commonly used in cooking and dining, as in 'I'm going to cook some beef for dinner tonight.' 'Beef' extends into phrases like 'corned beef,' and idioms like 'have a beef with someone,' denoting a complaint or grievance.