Tenderloin

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndərˌlɔɪn/

Definitions of tenderloin

noun a piece of meat cut from the loin of an animal, especially a beef steak

Example Sentences

A1 I ordered a tenderloin steak for dinner.

A2 The chef cooked the tenderloin perfectly.

B1 The tenderloin was marinated in a delicious sauce.

B2 The restaurant is known for its juicy tenderloin dishes.

C1 The tenderloin was seared to perfection and served with a red wine reduction sauce.

C2 The tenderloin was so tender and flavorful, it melted in my mouth.

Examples of tenderloin in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious beef tenderloin for the formal dinner party.

informal I'm craving a juicy tenderloin steak for dinner tonight.

slang Let's grab some tenderloin sandwiches for lunch.

figurative His words were like a tenderloin, carefully chosen and full of flavor.

Grammatical Forms of tenderloin

• past tense: tenderloined
• plural: tenderloins
• comparative: more tenderloin
• superlative: most tenderloin
• present tense: tenderloins
• future tense: will tenderloin
• perfect tense: have tenderloined
• continuous tense: is tenderloining
• singular: tenderloin
• positive degree: tenderloin
• infinitive: to tenderloin
• gerund: tenderloining
• participle: tenderloined

Origin and Evolution of tenderloin

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tenderloin' originated from the Old English term 'tendron', which referred to a strip of tender meat from the loin of an animal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tenderloin' came to specifically refer to the tenderest part of the loin of beef or pork, and eventually extended to refer to a district in a city known for its restaurants and nightlife, such as the Tenderloin district in San Francisco.