tenderloin
4 synonyms for tenderloin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The most tender cut of meat from the loin, especially of beef or pork.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tenderloin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
beef tenderloin
pork tenderloin
Etymology
Formed from tender + loin, describing the loin cut prized for its tenderness.
Full origin of tenderloin →Frequently asked questions
What does “tenderloin” mean?
The word “tenderloin” means the most tender cut of meat from the loin, especially of beef or pork. In plain terms, usually a prime, soft cut of meat; occasionally the name of a rough, seedy city neighbourhood.
How do you use “tenderloin” in a sentence?
Here is “tenderloin” used in a sentence: “We roasted a pork tenderloin for Sunday dinner.”
What is another word for “tenderloin”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tenderloin” include striploin, fillet and eye fillet.
What part of speech is “tenderloin”?
“Tenderloin” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tenderloin” have?
“Tenderloin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the most tender cut of meat from the loin, especially of beef or pork.
