loin

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

One group of ash-smeared holy men, some naked and some dressed in just a loin cloth or marigold garland draped around their necks, marched through the streets, holding tridents, swords and small two-headed drums.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2025

One group of ash-smeared men, some naked and some dressed in just loin cloth or marigold garland draped around their necks, marched in holding tridents, swords and small two-headed drums.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

There, workers methodically dismantle carcasses into primal cuts: chuck, rib, loin, flank, shank.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2024

Each course is practically a feast unto itself: vol-au-vent, roasted veal loin, poached turbot, baked Alaska — and that’s just the first half-hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023

A loin of roast pork was sizzling in the oven.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling