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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sirloin¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sirloin¹

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

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.

From Voice of San Diego

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.

From MIT Technology Review

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg