loin

[lɔɪn]

loin Definition

• 1. the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hipbones
• 2. meat from the area of an animal's body around the waist

Using loin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "loin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He felt a sharp pain in his loin.

• Example

  The recipe calls for loin of pork.

• Example

  She ordered a loin steak at the restaurant.

loin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for loin

• flank
• side
• haunch

Phrases with loin

• loin cloth

  a garment made of a narrow strip of cloth worn around the waist and covering the genitals, typically worn in some traditional societies by men

  Example

  The tribesmen wore only loin cloths.

• loin of lamb

  meat from the back of a young sheep, usually roasted or grilled

  Example

  The restaurant's specialty is loin of lamb.

• loin of beef

  meat from the back of a cow, usually roasted or grilled

  Example

  The butcher recommended the loin of beef for the barbecue.

Origins of loin

from Old French 'loigne', meaning 'hip, haunch'

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Summary: loin in Brief

The term 'loin' [lɔɪn] refers to the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hipbones. It also refers to meat from the area of an animal's body around the waist, such as loin of pork. The phrase 'loin cloth' denotes a garment made of a narrow strip of cloth worn around the waist and covering the genitals, typically worn in some traditional societies by men.