sirloin
noun/ˈsɜrˌlɔɪn/
Frequency rank: #19,207 most common English word
Meaning
A high-quality cut of beef from the upper part of the back of the animal.
Example sentence
She ordered sirloin steak with a side of roasted vegetables for dinner.
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