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“Filet” or “Fillet”

filet / fillet are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

filet f·ih·l·EY

  • nounlace having a square mesh.

fillet f·ah·l·EY

  • nouna boneless steak cut from the tenderloin of beef.
  • nouna longitudinal slice or boned side of a fish.
  • nounfastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members.
  • verbdecorate with a lace of geometric designs.
  • verbcut into filets.
Usage

Examples in context

Real sentences for each spelling. Hover an example to copy it.

“filet”

  • Leona Anderson as Filet de Sole
  • …work would develop into the filet used in McDonald's Filet-O-Fish.
  • Salmon, red (sockeye), filets with skin, smoked (Alaska Native)…
  • …confit, consommé, cream, croissant, custard, filet mignon, fillet, foie gras, flognarde,…

“fillet”

  • …cream, croissant, custard, filet mignon, fillet, foie gras, flognarde, fondant, fondue,…
  • …a small figure with a fillet of brass over each for…
  • …the edge, is a plain fillet of brass bearing this inscription,…
  • …a generous trailing edge root fillet.
  • …the son of Hittleman and Fillet.

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