1
a
: the part of a human being or quadruped on each side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the bottom of the rib cage
b
: a cut of meat comprising this part of one or both sides of a carcass with the adjoining half of the vertebrae included but without the flank
2
loins plural
a
: the upper and lower abdominal regions and the region about the hips
b(1)
: the pubic region
(2)
: the reproductive organs
Examples of loin in a Sentence
There was a towel wrapped around his loins.
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The lawsuit includes beef (fresh or frozen) made from chuck, loin, rib or round primal cuts, according to the lawsuit's website.
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Burgoo is a classic Southern stew from Kentucky, usually consisting of a variety of meats and vegetables like pork loin, whole chicken, and ground beef, as well as carrots, corn, peas, and more.
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In addition to steaks, loins and ground meat, Flowers said customers can order batches of breakfast or summer sausage.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit includes beef (fresh or frozen) made from chuck, loin, rib or round primal cuts, according to the lawsuit's website.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Burgoo is a classic Southern stew from Kentucky, usually consisting of a variety of meats and vegetables like pork loin, whole chicken, and ground beef, as well as carrots, corn, peas, and more.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
In addition to steaks, loins and ground meat, Flowers said customers can order batches of breakfast or summer sausage.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for loin
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“Loin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loin. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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loin
noun1
a
: the part of the body on each side of the spinal column between the hip and the lower ribs
b
: a cut of meat (as beef) from the loin of an animal
2
plural
a
: the pubic region
b
: the organs of reproduction
Medical Definition
loin
noun1
: the part of the body of a human or a quadruped that is situated on each side of the spinal column between the hip bone and the false ribs
2
loins plural
a
: the upper and lower abdominal regions and the region about the hips
b(1)
: the pubic region
(2)
: the generative organs
—not usually used technically in senses 2a, b
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