tenderloin
/ˈtɛndərlɔɪn/
noun
- A very tender cut of meat from the back of a cow or pig, often used for steaks or roasts.
- She ordered a grilled tenderloin steak with roasted vegetables.
- The chef sliced the pork tenderloin into medallions for the dish.
- Beef tenderloin is one of the most expensive cuts of meat.
- A district in a city known for vice or corruption, especially in historical contexts.
- The old tenderloin district was famous for its nightclubs and gambling halls.
- The neighborhood was once called the tenderloin because of its lawless reputation.
- He wrote a book about the crime-ridden tenderloin area of the city.
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