tenderloin

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: ein hochwertiges Fleischstück aus dem Lendenfilet oder ein Stadtviertel, das oft mit Laster und hoher Kriminalität assoziiert wird.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a high-quality cut of meat from the loin, or a city district often associated with vice and high crime rates.

1. Cut of meatB1formal

   The tender meat from the loin muscle on each side of the backbone, often considered a premium cut.

   Filet

   • The chef grilled the pork tenderloin to perfection.
   • Beef tenderloin is one of the most expensive cuts of meat.
   • She prepared a tenderloin roast for the holiday dinner.

   Synonymefiletfillet

2. Urban districtC1informalamerican

   A neighborhood or district, often in a city, known for its high crime rate, vice, and illicit activities.

   Rotlichtviertel

   • The police increased patrols in the city's tenderloin district.
   • He moved out of the tenderloin area because of safety concerns.
   • The tenderloin has a reputation for being a rough part of town.

   Synonymecombat zonered-light districtskid row