top round

noun

1. a cut of beef taken from inside the round, which is below the rump and above the upper leg.

Word History and Origins

Origin of top round¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

She used beef chuck in her demo, but she’s also used top round or top sirloin roast.

From Los Angeles Times

At Smarty Pants, the cut is top round, which gets a dry rub of herbs and spices Ptak declines to specify.

From Seattle Times

For those looking to still eat beef without breaking the bank, it’s time to say so long to the sirloin steaks and short ribs, and hello to tri-tip and top round.

From Washington Post

Within the poor overall performance is a decided lack of blue-chip recruits — the four- and five-star prospects who are most likely to become impact players and land in the top rounds of the NFL Draft.

From Seattle Times

Some of the lowest-fat cuts of beef and pork include pork tenderloin, center loin pork chops, beef top round, petite sirloin, top sirloin and beef tenderloin, a.k.a. filet mignon.

From Washington Post