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

Examples of sirloin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After much trial and error developing his burger, owner Skip Wahl decided to go with a 50-50 chuck-sirloin blend, 85 percent lean, and double emulsified for a silkier texture. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

While the view and location is fantastic, the food is equally impressive with a choice of some of the best steaks in town from the delicious filet to the juicy sirloin. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Its limited-time Father's Day menu available through Sunday, June 21, has new dishes including a Bone-In Ribeye with Cowboy Butter, the Delmonico & Lobster Combo, and Backyard BBQ Combos with a sirloin and choice of BBQ baby back ribs, Grilled Chicken on the Barbie or Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 June 2026

Plates of spicy edamame, beautifully cut sashimi and nigiri, panko-coated shrimp, and cooked-to-perfection sirloin and broccolini are all worth circling on the menu for future reference, as are the delicate strawberry and cheesecake mochi that round the sitting off. — Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026

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

Rhymes for sirloin

• adjoin
• benzoin
• bitcoin
• conjoin
• enjoin
• rejoin
• subjoin
• coin
• coyne
• groin
• join
• koine

Kids Definition

sirloin

noun

sir·​loin ˈsər-ˌlȯin 

: a cut of meat and especially of beef from the part just in front of the rump