noun
- a thick cut of beef steak from the short loin, containing both tenderloin and strip steak separated by a T-shaped bone
- a tavern or public house that serves porter beer and food
Usage: archaic
Examples
- He ordered a thick porterhouse steak for dinner.
- The porterhouse was perfectly grilled and served with roasted vegetables.
- A good porterhouse steak should be at least two inches thick.
- The restaurant is famous for its aged porterhouse steaks.
- She shared the large porterhouse with her dining companion.
- The old porterhouse on the corner served the best ale in town.