sirloin

noun

sir·​loin ˈsər-ˌlȯin How to pronounce sirloin (audio)
: a cut of meat and especially of beef from the part of the hindquarter just in front of the round see beef illustration

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Choose from a select menu of entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin steak, country fried chicken, pulled pork served with two sides and a soft drink, tea or coffee. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024 Ground sirloin: Ground sirloin is slightly leaner than ground beef. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024 Prices ranged from 15 cents to $3 for a sirloin steak. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 28 May 2024 Choose from over six entrees, including a classic bacon cheeseburger, a 6-ounce top sirloin, chicken tenders platters, double crunch shrimp, Fiesta Lime chicken, Oriental chicken salad and three-cheese chicken penne. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sirloin 

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier surloin, modification of Middle French surlonge, from sur over (from Latin super) + loigne, longe loin — more at over, loin

First Known Use

1554, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sirloin was in 1554

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“Sirloin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sirloin. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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sirloin

noun
sir·​loin ˈsər-ˌlȯin How to pronounce sirloin (audio)
: a cut of meat and especially of beef from the part just in front of the rump

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