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sirloin

[ sur-loin ]

/ ˈsɜr lɔɪn /

noun

the portion of the loin of beef in front of the rump.

Origin of sirloin

1515–25; earlier surloyn < Old French *surloigne, variant of surlonge (French surlonge). See sur-¹, loin

Words nearby sirloin

siriasis, sirica, siricius, siris, sirius, sirloin, sirocco, sironize, siroset, sirrah, sirree

Example sentences from the Web for sirloin

When you want a steak and want it done right, hail a cab and head to this Upper East Side sirloin staple.

Fresh Picks by François Payard |François Payard |March 3, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
Add 1/3 of mixture to sirloin in another bowl; marinate for 10 minutes and sauté the beef.

A Korean New Year's Day Menu |Kelly Choi |February 10, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
For the best burgers, Raichlen suggests using a flavorful cut of meat, like sirloin or chuck.

What to Eat: Fourth of July |Cookstr.com |June 29, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Skip the sirloin or prime rib; instead, order the filet and a baked potato with sour cream and chives.

Gal With a Suitcase |Jolie Hunt |December 5, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

But fortunately he had brought along with him a 206 sirloin steak, which, broiled, made a very satisfactory dinner.

Short Stories of the New America |Various
Still it can hardly be expected that for fifteen cents a large plate of sirloin can be furnished.

Ben, the Luggage Boy; |Horatio Alger
Morley went to a restaurant and ordered a sirloin and a pint of inexpensive Chateau Breuille.

The Trimmed Lamp |O. Henry
Sirloin, sėr′loin, n. the loin or upper part of the loin of beef.

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) |Various
It is interesting in this connection to recall the story which has been told regarding the origin of the word "sirloin."

The Community Cook Book |Anonymous

British Dictionary definitions for sirloin

sirloin

/ (ˈsɜːˌlɔɪn) /

noun

a prime cut of beef from the loin, esp the upper part

Word Origin for sirloin

C16 surloyn, from Old French surlonge, from sur above + longe, from loigne loin