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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In July, the cost of beef products per pound ranged from about $5 for ground chuck and $10.50 for sirloin. 
Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 The 1-pound sirloin patty is grilled and then topped with Bert's Marketplace pulled pork that has been marinated in its signature barbecue sauce. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 The steaks on that regular menu are three sizes of filet and the 92nd Street special, an 8-ounce sirloin. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 The lobby bar will serve sharing platters as well but with a new twist on Czech staples, which can vary from marinated sirloin to schnitzel. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2022 Pair with a main course of sirloin or even wild game—roasted rabbit or boar. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Breakfast favorites, fresh fruit, pastries, salads, seafood newburg, baked ham, chicken francaise, penne alla vodka, green bean almondine, risotto, sirloin and desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 Food includes breakfast favorites, salmon, cod, sirloin, farfalle, antipasto, salads and desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 More formally known as Jjapaguri, Ram-don is a hybrid dish of packaged ramen and udon noodles, combined with high-quality steak (like sirloin). Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2022 See More
Colin Lodewick, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 The 1-pound sirloin patty is grilled and then topped with Bert's Marketplace pulled pork that has been marinated in its signature barbecue sauce. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2022 The steaks on that regular menu are three sizes of filet and the 92nd Street special, an 8-ounce sirloin. Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 20 July 2022 The lobby bar will serve sharing platters as well but with a new twist on Czech staples, which can vary from marinated sirloin to schnitzel. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 June 2022 Pair with a main course of sirloin or even wild game—roasted rabbit or boar. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022 Breakfast favorites, fresh fruit, pastries, salads, seafood newburg, baked ham, chicken francaise, penne alla vodka, green bean almondine, risotto, sirloin and desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 Food includes breakfast favorites, salmon, cod, sirloin, farfalle, antipasto, salads and desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 More formally known as Jjapaguri, Ram-don is a hybrid dish of packaged ramen and udon noodles, combined with high-quality steak (like sirloin). Esra Erol, Bon Appétit, 24 Mar. 2022 See More 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 beef taken from the part just in front of the rump