noun
sirloin
SLOYN
Sirloin (noun) means a cut of beef taken from the lower back of the animal, prized for grilling and roasting. Example: “He ordered a sirloin steak, medium rare.”
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A cut of beef taken from the lower back of the animal, prized for grilling and roasting.
"He ordered a sirloin steak, medium rare."
How to use sirloin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA popular, tender cut of beef from the back of the cow.
UK vs US
The exact cut named "sirloin" differs slightly between UK and US butchery conventions.
Common pairings
sirloin steak
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Word forms
- Plural
- sirloins
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Etymology
From Old French sur la longe, literally "above the loin."
Rhymes for sirloin
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What does “sirloin” mean?
The word “sirloin” means a cut of beef taken from the lower back of the animal, prized for grilling and roasting. In plain terms, a popular, tender cut of beef from the back of the cow.
How do you pronounce “sirloin”?
“Sirloin” is pronounced SLOYN (/ˈsɝlɔɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “sirloin” in a sentence?
Here is “sirloin” used in a sentence: “He ordered a sirloin steak, medium rare.”
What part of speech is “sirloin”?
“Sirloin” is a noun.
Where does the word “sirloin” come from?
The word “sirloin” comes from Old French. From Old French sur la longe, literally "above the loin.".
