noun
sirloin
SLOYN
noun
1
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
Word Forms
sirloins plural
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Etymology
From Old French sur la longe, literally "above the loin."