sirloin
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sirloin
1515–25; earlier surloyn < Old French *surloigne, variant of surlonge ( French surlonge ). See sur- 1, loin
Vocabulary lists containing sirloin
Example Sentences
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Sirloin steak prices averaged $11.67 per pound in December, compared to November’s high of $12.01 per pound.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2025
Sirloin tips are sometimes labeled steakhouse-style steak tips; the cut also goes by “sirloin flap meat.”
From Washington Times • May 11, 2023
Sirloin steak, then the double-chocolate layer cake Topped with ice cream, was a big mistake Will I survive this stomachache?
From Washington Post • Sep. 22, 2022
According to a spokesperson for McDonald’s, the Hamburglar’s return, tied to the Sirloin Third Pound Burger, comes after an extended hiatus.
From Time • May 6, 2015
Sirloin steaks and mince pies are too rich for ministers.
From Around The Tea-Table by Talmage, T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt)
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