sirloin

American  

[sur-loin] / ˈsɜr lɔɪn /

noun

1. the portion of the loin of beef in front of the rump.

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sirloin British  

/ ˈsɜːˌlɔɪn /

noun

1. a prime cut of beef from the loin, esp the upper part

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Etymology

Origin of sirloin

1515–25; earlier surloyn < Old French *surloigne, variant of surlonge ( French surlonge ). See sur- ¹, loin

Example Sentences

Maui Nui sells everything from ground venison to tenderloins and sirloin steaks, and once a year they release a 14-day-aged venison roast — a true crown jewel for any holiday table.

From Salon

Readers might want to know the real reasons sirloin prices have shot up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some insist on grinding elaborate ratios of chuck, brisket, sirloin and pork — plus dehydrated mushrooms ordered from an obscure vendor in Western Canada that only ships on Wednesdays.

From Salon

CPI data showed meat products such as sirloin steak and sliced bacon were more expensive in the western United States, compared to the country as a whole, in April.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the usual fare, some would have argued: wild-caught barramundi infused with lemongrass and lime, grilled sirloin steak with onion marmalade, a coconut vegetable curry.

From BBC