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
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Pork tenderloin: Roasting, grilling, pan-searing, stir-frying, and stuffing and baking techniques can all be used for pork tenderloin.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Let Rest and Slice Transfer turkey tenderloins to a cutting board.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
Enjoy it on its own or serve it with an endless variety of mains including steak, chicken, shrimp, or pork tenderloin.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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“Tenderloin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tenderloin. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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