loin

noun

\ ˈlȯin

Definition of loin

1a : the part of a human being or quadruped on each side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs

b : a cut of meat comprising this part of one or both sides of a carcass with the adjoining half of the vertebrae included but without the flank

2 loins plural

a : the upper and lower abdominal regions and the region about the hips

b(1) : the pubic region

(2) : the reproductive organs

Examples of loin in a Sentence

There was a towel wrapped around his loins.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cook pork loin over a high heat to develop a beautiful, brown crust. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "How to Make the Juiciest Pork Loin Ever," 5 Feb. 2019 Last year, The Plastics took the stage in the Mean Girls musical, and — gird your loins! — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Nicholas Sparks's "The Notebook" Is Headed to Broadway," 6 Jan. 2019 Expect harissa seasons carrots, triggerfish garnished with marcona almond, and lamb loin with farro tabouli—and don't skip the house dirty martini, made with pickled tomato juice. — Stephanie Burt, Condé Nast Traveler, "28 Best Restaurants in Charleston," 2 May 2018 Sprung from the loins of the virile wellness industry, these next-gen pills and powders bear the seductive trappings of self-care. — Jancee Dunn, Allure, "Pretty Pills: How Beauty Supplements Changed the Way We View Wellness," 2 Oct. 2018 When all else fails, order the Texas Wagyu strip loin, a reliable and classic dish. — Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, "20 Best Restaurants in Houston," 1 Oct. 2018 After nine months of waiting, the trailer for Outlander's fourth season is finally here. Gird your loins, because this season looks intense. — Amanda Mitchell, Marie Claire, "The New 'Outlander' Season 4 Trailer Is Here and I Am So Ready," 10 Sep. 2018 For some meat, who needs it? Chicken thighs and breasts, beef filets and pork loins will be nice and tender either way. — Justin Ward, San Antonio Express-News, "Does marinating meat overnight really make a difference?," 3 July 2018 Adam Danforth, a butcher, earlier this month demonstrated to a group of chefs in New Mexico how to cook different cuts of meat from a four-year-old sheep, including loins and the rib-eye cap. — Lucy Craymer, WSJ, "All Sheeps and Sizes: Mutton Prices Soar as More Diners Dig In," 18 Nov. 2018

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