tri-tip

or tri tip

[ trahy-tip ]

noun

1. a cut of beef taken from the triangular bottom tip of the sirloin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tri-tip¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Deep inside one of the world’s largest corn mazes, where the tri-tip sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream purchased at the concession stand have become but a memory and all that can be seen in any direction are dirt paths and dead-end walls of green plants whispering in the breeze, people tend to reveal themselves.

From Los Angeles Times

With the aroma of tri-tip smoking on the grill and a pleasant breeze diminishing the sizzling heat, all signs pointed toward another fun night of high school football on Friday at Newbury Park High featuring the dynamic duo of quarterback Brady Smigiel and receiver Shane Rosenthal.

From Los Angeles Times

A free tri-tip sandwich should be reserved for the person who guesses correctly how many total passes are thrown.

From Los Angeles Times

I do a lot of tri-tip, actually.

From Salon

There's a shop really near my home that I can get amazing tri-tip.

From Salon