tenderloin
noun
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A tenderloin, of course, is a juicy and tasty cut of meat. In the late 19th century, however, Tenderloin saw use as a nickname for the neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, west of Broadway and below 42nd Street. This district, which contained numerous bordellos, gambling houses, and watering holes, alongside theaters and hotels, became a hotbed of corruption - and, it was alleged by some, blackmail by police. The notion of dishonest law enforcers being able to afford a nice meal off activity in this district is believed to have given the Tenderloin its name. Soon the term was applied to similarly seedy districts in other cities.
Examples of tenderloin in a Sentence
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
The condiment is also delicious paired with pork tenderloin, or really any meat, for that matter.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
Indy may be known for its steakhouses and tenderloins, but there is so much more to love too — for those who are already meat-free or anyone looking to eat a little less meat in the new year and expand their horizons.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
Traditions at the drive-in, 480 S. Tibbs Ave., include the playground and ordering favorites like tenderloins, French fries and pizza.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Tenderloin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenderloin. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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