Loin is a noun with two related but distinctclearly different and separate from another meanings. It can refer to the part of the body on either side of the backbonethe spine running down the center of the back, or to a cuta specific piece sliced from meat or another food of meat from that area.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /lɔɪn/
Easy pronunciation: LOYN (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable, with the stress on the whole word.
Use this pronunciation for the body part, not the meat cut.
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Loin Meaning
the part of the body between the ribs and the hips
Part of speech: noun
Definition: either side of the backbone between the hipbone and the ribs in humans and other animals
Example: He rubbed his loin after the long hike.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- lumbus — A technical anatomical term for this body area.
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Other Meanings of Loin
Meaning 2
meat cut from the back and side of an animal
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump
Example: The restaurant served grilled loin with vegetables.
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Loin Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- lumbus
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the body meaning of loin with the meat cut meaning.
- Loin is singular; the plural form is loins when referring to both sides of the body.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does loin mean?
Loin can mean the area on either side of the backbone between the ribs and the hips, or a cut of meat from that area.
What is the synonym of loin?
For the body sense, the main synonym in the supplied data is lumbus. The meat-cut sense does not have a strong supplied synonym.
Is loin used in everyday English?
The body meaning is less common in everyday speech, while the meat meaning is familiar in cooking and food contexts.
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