Sirloin vs. Loin

Sirloin vs. Loin — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Sirloin and Loin

Sirloinnoun

(US) A cut of beef from the lower part of the back, where the last ribs are (called rump in UK English).

Loinnoun

The part of the body (of humans and quadrupeds) at each side of the backbone, between the ribs and hips

Sirloinnoun

(UK) A cut of beef from the middle of the back (corresponding to short loin and partly rib in US English).

Loinnoun

Any of several cuts of meat taken from this part of an animal

Sirloinnoun

the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump

Loinnoun

a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump

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Loinnoun

either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans as well as quadrupeds