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Delmonico

1 American  
[del-mon-i-koh] / dɛlˈmɒn ɪˌkoʊ /

noun

plural

Delmonicos

  1. club steak.

Delmonico 2 American  
[del-mon-i-koh] / dɛlˈmɒn ɪˌkoʊ /

noun

  1. Lorenzo, 1813–81, U.S. restaurateur, born in Switzerland.

Etymology

Origin of Delmonico

After Lorenzo Delmonico

Example Sentences

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By the time that they met in the Delmonico Hotel on that fateful evening, Dylan exerted a powerful influence upon The Beatles’ songwriterly aesthetic.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Leslie had become a regular at the restaurant Delmonico’s, a favorite among the elite, known for its famous Delmonico steak.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2023

Its new locale will also boasts a meat-centric menu including a $45 Delmonico steak.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2021

Nicky Delmonico singled and hit his first home run for Chicago.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2020

This was Mon Lay Won, Chinatown’s Delmonico; she’d spent a small fortune on this meal, this night, this...

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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