tenderloin

noun

ten·der·loin ˈten-dər-ˌlȯin

Synonyms of tenderloin next

: a strip of tender meat consisting of a large internal muscle of the loin on each side of the vertebral column

[from its making possible a luxurious diet for a corrupt police officer] : a district of a city largely devoted to vice

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A tenderloin, of course, is a juicy and tasty cut of meat. In the late 19th century, however, Tenderloin saw use as a nickname for the neighborhood of midtown Manhattan, west of Broadway and below 42nd Street. This district, which contained numerous bordellos, gambling houses, and watering holes, alongside theaters and hotels, became a hotbed of corruption - and, it was alleged by some, blackmail by police. The notion of dishonest law enforcers being able to afford a nice meal off activity in this district is believed to have given the Tenderloin its name. Soon the term was applied to similarly seedy districts in other cities.

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Cut tenderloin into 1-inch slices and press with the back of a large spoon to about 1/2-inch thick. —

Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2024 Cooking times and methods: Pork loin requires longer cooking times, while pork tenderloin cooks quickly using high-heat methods. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 Add the tenderloin and sear it until nicely browned on all sides. —

Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024 And frozen turkeys take many more hours of thawing than, say, chicken cutlets or a pork tenderloin. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tenderloin