sirloin

noun

sir·​loin ˈsər-ˌlȯin 

: a cut of meat and especially of beef from the part of the hindquarter just in front of the round see beef illustration

Examples of sirloin in a Sentence

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Ground sirloin: Ground sirloin is slightly leaner than ground beef. —Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024

Prices ranged from 15 cents to $3 for a sirloin steak. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 28 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

alteration of earlier surloin, modification of Middle French surlonge, from sur over (from Latin super) + loigne, longe loin — more at over, loin

First Known Use

1554, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sirloin

noun

sir·​loin ˈsər-ˌlȯin 

: a cut of meat and especially of beef from the part just in front of the rump