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loin

[lɔɪn]

loin Definition

  • 1the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hipbones
  • 2meat 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

Phrases with loin

  • 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.

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

    Example

    The restaurant's specialty is loin of lamb.

  • 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.