1. the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest ribs and the hip bones
Usage: anatomy; usually plural
2. a cut of meat from the lower back area of an animal, especially beef or pork
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The weightlifter felt pain in his loins after the heavy deadlift.
• She wrapped a towel around her loins before entering the sauna.
• The butcher recommended the pork loins for Sunday dinner.
• Ancient warriors wore cloth around their loins for protection.
• The beef loins were marinated overnight before grilling.
• He stretched his back to relieve tension in his loins.