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sirloin

American

[sur-loin] / ˈsɜr lɔɪn /

noun

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

sirloin British

/ ˈsɜːˌlɔɪn /

noun

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

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 • Jul. 4, 2025

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 • May 15, 2025

Grilled sirloin steaks and chicken beasts for proteins, and for carbs, potatoes, white rice and spaghetti.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2024

“Not a chance. A sirloin steak doesn’t try to reason with a dragon.”

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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