Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

porterhouse

noun

/ˈpɔːr.tɚ.haʊs/

Definition

A large steak cut from the rear end of the short loin, containing a T-shaped bone and served in a range of thicknesses.

Examples

We ordered a porterhouse steak for dinner, and it was perfectly cooked.
The restaurant is famous for its massive porterhouse, served with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.
He grilled a porterhouse on the barbecue for the family picnic.

Meaning

Porterhouse refers to a specific cut of beef that is popular in steakhouses, known for its tenderness and rich flavor, combining two different types of steak: the tenderloin and the strip steak.