filet

/fɪˈleɪ/

nounfi · let

Think: “I’ll FILE it A—FILET” (file + ‘A’ sound = fi-LAY).

Yes, it's filet. It ends with a silent -t: filet is pronounced “fi-LAY.”

Definitions

  1. nouna boneless piece of meat or fish, often cut in a thick slice (also spelled “fillet”)
  2. nouna decorative band or edging, especially in architecture or embroidery (less common)

Examples

  • “He ordered a filet of salmon with lemon and herbs.”
  • “The chef seared the filet quickly, then let it rest before slicing.”
  • “She practiced tying the filet mignon with kitchen twine to help it cook evenly.”

Synonyms

filletsteakcutportionstrip

Translations

ES filetePT filéFR filet

Common misspellings

filayfileyfilettofilletfilettefillletfilet filét

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