round steak

noun

1. a steak cut from directly above the hind leg of beef.

Word History and Origins

Origin of round steak¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

An odd assertion to the modern ear, until you realize that in 1896 a pound of round steak was about 35 percent cheaper than a pound of eggs.

From Washington Post

NOTES: Top round steaks are a less expensive, but tougher piece of meat.

From Washington Post

Eight months after the ruling in his case, Plessy pleaded guilty and was fined $25 at a time when 25 cents would buy a pound of round steak and 10 pounds of potatoes.

From Fox News

He was fined $25 at a time when 25 cents would buy a pound of round steak and 10 pounds of potatoes.

From Seattle Times

Through Facebook and email, Semrow takes orders for club steaks and round steaks of beef, Tamworth pork jowl and whole shoulder roasts of lamb, among other things.

From Washington Times