loin
Loin (noun) means the side of the body between the ribs and the hip. Example: “The old injury still aches around his loin.”
How to use loin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe area of the body just above the hips — and the cut of meat that comes from there.
Word forms
loins plural
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The old injury still aches around his _____.
Etymology
From Old French loigne, ultimately from Latin lumbus ("loin"). A doublet of the rare English word "lend" (an old term for loin).
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What does “loin” mean?
The word “loin” means the side of the body between the ribs and the hip. In plain terms, the area of the body just above the hips — and the cut of meat that comes from there.
How do you pronounce “loin”?
“Loin” is pronounced loihn-LOYN (/ˈloɪn/ ~ /ˈlɔɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “loin” in a sentence?
Here is “loin” used in a sentence: “The old injury still aches around his loin.”
What part of speech is “loin”?
“Loin” is a noun.
Where does the word “loin” come from?
The word “loin” comes from Latin. From Old French loigne, ultimately from Latin lumbus ("loin"). A doublet of the rare English word "lend" (an old term for loin).
How many meanings does “loin” have?
“Loin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the side of the body between the ribs and the hip.