noun · C1 · rare word · mainly US

fillet

fillet

Meaning of fillet

boneless fish slice

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EN-UK/ˈfɪlɪt/
EN-US/fɪˈleɪ/
filet
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fillet with Russian translation

fillet usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I ordered the salmon fillet with a side of vegetables.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The chef carefully trimmed the fillet before cooking it.

🇺🇸US

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I ordered the salmon filet with a side of vegetables.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The chef carefully trimmed the filet before cooking it.

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fillet belongs to the topic "Fish and Seafood". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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fillet synonyms

Related words worth learning together

skinless fillet
A fillet that has had the skin removed; a more specific subtype of fillet.
skin-on fillet
A fillet left with the skin attached; a specific preparation option.
pin-boned fillet
A fillet from which the small pin bones have been removed; a preparation detail often used by fishmongers.
butterflied fillet
A fillet that has been split and spread open like a butterfly for even cooking; a specific cut/prep method.
center-cut fillet
A fillet taken from the center (prime) section of the fish, often more uniform or thicker; a specific product descriptor.
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skinless fillet

A fillet that has had the skin removed; a more specific subtype of fillet.

C1Often

Use skinless fillets for this recipe to avoid extra fat.

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skin-on fillet

A fillet left with the skin attached; a specific preparation option.

C1Often

Pan-fry the skin-on fillet to crisp the skin.

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pin-boned fillet

A fillet from which the small pin bones have been removed; a preparation detail often used by fishmongers.

C1Rarely

Ask the fishmonger for pin-boned fillets for the children.

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butterflied fillet

A fillet that has been split and spread open like a butterfly for even cooking; a specific cut/prep method.

C1Rarely

Butterfly the fillet and stuff it before grilling.

C
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center-cut fillet

A fillet taken from the center (prime) section of the fish, often more uniform or thicker; a specific product descriptor.

C1Rarely

The center-cut fillet is ideal for even pan-searing.

🇬🇧en

A thick slice or cut of meat or fish; not necessarily boneless (e.g., tuna steak, beef steak).

C1Very Often

We had a tuna steak for dinner.

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How to pronounce fillet and what this word means

fillet means fillet. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce fillet

/ˈfɪlɪt/

fillet translation

fillet

fillet examples

I ordered the salmon fillet with a side of vegetables.

fillet transcription

/ˈfɪlɪt/, /fɪˈleɪ/

Questions about this word

fillet meaning: what does it mean?

boneless fish slice

fillet pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

fillet is pronounced as /ˈfɪlɪt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

fillet definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I ordered the salmon fillet with a side of vegetables. Translation: Я заказал филе лосося с овощами на гарнир.

Is fillet part of Fish and Seafood vocabulary?

Yes, fillet (filet) can be learned in the Fish and Seafood topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is fillet part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, fillet (filet) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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