sirloin
IPA/ˈsɜːlɔɪn/
IPA/ˈsɜːrlɔɪn/
sirloin — noun
- sirloinsingular
- sirloinsplural
1. a high-quality beef cut from the section of a cow's loin that sits near the spin
1.nounB1
Definition
a high-quality beef cut from the section of a cow's loin that sits near the spine, valued for its tenderness
Example
Takeshi ordered the grilled sirloin with a side of roasted vegetables.
collocation: grilled sirloin
Mateo asked the butcher to cut two thick sirloin steaks for the barbecue.
collocation: sirloin steak
The chef thought the sirloin was tender enough to serve simply.
Ayana roasted a whole sirloin with garlic and herbs for the family dinner.
collocation: roast sirloin
Common collocations
- sirloin steak
- grilled sirloin
- roasted sirloin
- sirloin of beef
- tender sirloin
Usage Note
Sirloin is usually uncountable when referring to the meat in general (e.g., Would you like some sirloin?), but can be countable when speaking of individual cuts or steaks (e.g., two sirloins, please).
Etymology
First known use
1554
1554, in the meaning defined above