sirloin
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of sirloin
1515–25; earlier surloyn < Old French *surloigne, variant of surlonge ( French surlonge ). See sur- 1, loin
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The staff grounds the beef sirloin daily, a crucial step.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
The meal begins with scallop brightened with currant and rye-seasoned buttermilk, then slow-cooked reindeer, sirloin and tongue, finished over wood, mushroom purée beneath and fermented cabbage cutting richness.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026
Readers might want to know the real reasons sirloin prices have shot up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2025
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that sirloin steak prices increased 38% since 2019 while ground beef prices rose 45%.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2025
Sarah had cooked it in advance: a sirloin of beef, smoked ham, onion pie, and a plum pudding for dessert.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
Like Gallagher’s, Cote hangs the sirloins, rib-eyes, hangers, skirts and so on behind glass so customers can inspect the inventory.
From New York Times ● Nov. 14, 2017
Instead of finishing their sirloins, his fellow-diners had rushed to the bar to watch “Jeopardy!”
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 11, 2016
Beef sirloins and fillets are great lean options for those trying to lose weight.
From US News ● Sep. 30, 2016
Purloined sirloins: Meat thefts and other weird news you may have missed this week.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2014
Sirloin.—The two sirloins, cut together in one joint, form a baron; this, when roasted, is the famous national dish of Englishmen, at entertainments, on occasion of rejoicing.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
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