sirloin

noun sir·loin \ ˈsər-ˌlȯin \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of sirloin

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

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Steak & White Cheddar Panini This hoagie roll filled with beef sirloin tip, white cheddar cheese, and horseradish sauce contains 940 calories, 48 grams of fat, 79 grams of carb with 5 as fiber, and 46 grams of protein.

— Health.com, "The 4 Healthiest Menu Items at Panera Bread (Plus 3 Things to Avoid)," 13 July 2018
Each sirloin comes with one side and a house salad.

— emily bloch, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Fourth of July starts early in Davie," 26 June 2018
For $25 per person, choose from fish tacos, roasted shrimp, black Angus sirloin or bone-in pork chop.

— chris sims, Indianapolis Star, "Savor Midtown offers dinner bargains in Broad Ripple," 12 June 2018
Prices: Start at $4 for sides, $5 for soup, $8 for salads, $9 for appetizers, $14 for Cajun Chicken Pasta, $22 for Yellow Perch, $23 for sirloin, pork chops at $25, filet mignon at $29 and bottles of rose at $40.

— patrick z. mcgavin, Post-Tribune, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs and NWI: Lighthouse Restaurant in Cedar Lake," 9 July 2018
Bagale likes a mix of short rib, chuck, and sirloin.

— natalie b. compton, GQ, "How to Cook a Hamburger Like a Chef," 26 June 2018
Have your butcher grind your beef – chuck or sirloin are best choices – so it is loosely packed resulting in plump and juicy burgers.

— teri mena, sacbee, "You’ll flip over this recipe for burgers," 12 June 2018
The Black Rock sirloin, a certified Angus beef steak served on a sizzling stone is a signature item, and comes in four different sizes to match your appetite.

— jane donahue, Naperville Sun, "'On the rocks' takes on new meaning at Naperville grill," 27 June 2018
Get the Scotch roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding or the roast breast of chicken with stuffing and bread sauce, and ask for a gravy boat.

— New York Times, "36 Hours in the Cotswolds," 17 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of sirloin

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

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First Known Use: 1554

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