Loin

/lɔɪn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The part of the body on either side of the spine between the lowest ribs and the pelvis.

He felt a sharp pain in his loin after lifting the heavy box.

A cut of meat from the lower back of an animal, especially pork or beef.

The chef grilled a delicious loin of pork with herbs.

The region of the body that includes the hips and lower back.

She applied heat to her loin area to relieve the tension.

Middle English, from Old French 'loigne', from Latin 'lumbus'.

loincloth

A piece of clothing worn to cover the loins.

gird up one's loins

Prepare oneself for action or a challenge.

loins of the earth

Referring to the fertile or productive body of land.

flank

The side of an animal's body.

lumber

Related to the lower back, also refers to wood.

loincloth

A garment worn to cover the loins.

Slang for a person's lower body or rear end.

He fell right on his loin when he tripped.

Used jokingly to refer to someone’s buttocks.

She loves to dance and shake her loin at the party.