tri-tip
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tri-tip
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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Chung’s favorite dishes were prime rib and tri-tip that a chef seared to his preferred doneness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
There's a shop really near my home that I can get amazing tri-tip.
From Salon ● May 30, 2024
When Diego Waxemberg, 30, a software engineer, left the Bay Area for Charlotte, N.C., he started lunching on leftovers instead of sometimes buying a $17 Mixt salad with tri-tip steak.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2022
The world famous tri-tip sandwich at St. Bonaventure games.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
Standing 6-foot-8, he towered above the throngs of fans sipping beers and munching on everything from tri-tip nachos to short rib tacos to acai bowls and smoked beef brisket before Game 1.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2022
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