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sirloin

[ sur-loin ]

noun

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


sirloin

/ ˈsɜːˌlɔɪn /

noun

  1. a prime cut of beef from the loin, esp the upper part
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of sirloin1

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

Origin of sirloin1

C16 surloyn, from Old French surlonge, from sur above + longe, from loigne loin
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Example Sentences

For example, she’s wise to an additional 30 percent markdown on petite sirloin steaks at the grocery store when they’re already on sale and reach their sell-by date.

You can upgrade those entrees if you’re feeling fancy — a 10-ounce sirloin instead of the 6-ounce that comes standard, for example — or add on cocktails to double down on the date night vibe.

From Eater

There are simply no plant- or cell-based substitutes that taste, look, and feel similar to whole meat cuts like pork chops or sirloin.

When you want a steak and want it done right, hail a cab and head to this Upper East Side sirloin staple.

Add 1/3 of mixture to sirloin in another bowl; marinate for 10 minutes and sauté the beef.

For the best burgers, Raichlen suggests using a flavorful cut of meat, like sirloin or chuck.

Skip the sirloin or prime rib; instead, order the filet and a baked potato with sour cream and chives.

At last, a sirloin of beef was set before him, on which his empty stomach made him feed voraciously.

This pudding is especially an excellent accompaniment to a sirloin of beef.

While the quarrel of round, rump, and sirloin goes on, this let us buy and eat and reinforce ourselves.

In his respectful attitude, he came in close contact with what appeared to be a beautiful smoking sirloin of beef.

For example, the housewife may ask for an inch-thick sirloin steak, a 2-inch porterhouse steak, and so on.

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