Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

surf-and-turf

Noun
/ˈsɜːrf ənd tɜrf/
Definition
A dish that combines both seafood (surf) and meat (turf), typically served in a single meal.
Examples
  • For dinner, she ordered the surf-and-turf, which included a delicious lobster tail and a perfectly cooked filet mignon.
  • The restaurant is famous for its surf-and-turf specials that attract food lovers from all over.
  • When celebrating, they often enjoy surf-and-turf as a way to indulge in both flavors.
Meaning
Surf-and-turf refers to a culinary style that highlights the best of both land and sea by combining seafood, often shrimp or lobster, with meat, such as steak or chicken.
Synonyms
  • Seafood and steak
  • Land and sea
  • Meat and fish