fillet (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlɪt/, /fɪˈleɪ/

Definition

A boneless cut of meat or fish, typically sliced thin.

Examples

• The chef prepared a delicate salmon fillet for the main course.

• He ordered a medium-rare beef fillet, known for its tenderness.

• We enjoyed a perfectly cooked sea bass fillet with lemon and herbs.

How to Use fillet

fillet of X (prepositional phrase)

A cut of meat or fish, specifically a fillet, from a particular animal or type of fish. — "We ordered a fillet of sole for dinner."

Synonyms of fillet

Words with a similar meaning to fillet:

• steak
• cut
• portion
• slice

Antonyms of fillet

Words with the opposite meaning to fillet:

• bone
• whole

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