Sirloin: meaning, definitions and examples

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sirloin

 

[ หˆsษœหr.lษ”ษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

cut of meat

Sirloin is a cut of beef that is located just behind the ribs of the animal. It is known for its tenderness and rich flavor. Sirloin steak is a popular choice for grilling or broiling.

Synonyms

beef loin.

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Word Description / Examples
sirloin

Commonly used to refer to a popular cut of beef that is taken from the back of the cow, particularly known for its tenderness and flavor. It's often used in both everyday cooking and restaurant menus.

  • I'll cook the sirloin steak on the grill tonight.
  • The recipe calls for a sirloin roast.
beef loin

A more general term referring to a larger section of the cow which includes the sirloin, tenderloin, and short loin. Typically used in contexts where one is referring to the section of the cow rather than a specific cut.

  • The beef loin consists of several high-quality cuts of beef.
  • You can find the tenderloin within the beef loin.

Examples of usage

  • The chef recommended the sirloin steak for its excellent flavor.
  • She ordered a sirloin burger with all the toppings.

Translations

Translations of the word "sirloin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alcatra

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฐเคฒเฅ‰เค‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lendenstรผck

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daging has luar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั€ั–ะทะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polฤ™dwica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒผใƒญใ‚คใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faux-filet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lomo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kontrfile

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“ฑ์‹ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุงุตุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svรญฤkovรก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svieฤkovรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฅฟๅ†ท็‰›ๆŽ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pljuฤni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lundir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะธะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ แƒšแƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ file

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lomo

Etymology

The word 'sirloin' comes from the Middle English 'surloine', which in turn comes from the Old French 'surlonge', meaning 'above the loin'. The term has been used since the 15th century to refer to a cut of beef from the upper portion of the animal.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,799 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.