surf and turf en · NOUN
Etymology
From the environments of the animals used in its preparation (surf being the sea and turf the land), chosen for the rhyme. The earliest-known published use is in a 1967 advertisement in the Buffalo, New York Yellow Pages, placed by a restaurant called Michael's House of Steaks.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A meal that combines seafood and meat, typically lobster or shrimp and steak.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| surf 'n' turf | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (6)
fr mer et terre (Translations) · fr terre et mer (Translations) · de Surf and Turf (Translations) · fr mer & terre (Translations) · fr terre & mer (Translations) · es mar y tierra (Translations)