top round
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5.1
- noun
- US
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redondo superior
- top round steak
- top round of beef
- top round cut
Examples
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I used some top round in this, which I picked for lack of sinew and ease of grinding.
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If you want to use lean cuts of beef, steaks such as eye of round, top round, sirloin tip, and top sirloin will do the trick; these usually turn out best if they're marinated for at least a few hours prior to being grilled.
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I ordered a top round roast for the family dinner because it is lean and tender.
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For my sandwich, I chose sliced top round for its low-fat content.
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The butcher recommended top round as an ideal cut for making deli meat.
Synonyms
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6.1
A cut of beef from the back leg used for roasting or stews
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2.8
A piece of beef from one part of a cow used for cooking
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1.3
A large piece of beef cooked in an oven and served as a main dish
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3.1
A lean cut of beef from the back leg of a cow
How Lean
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a lean cut of beef from the upper part of the round' is directly and compositionally derived from 'top' (upper part) + 'round' (the round cut of beef), indicating the upper portion of that cut. This noun‑noun compounding is a regular, transparent pattern in meat-cut terminology, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Top round comes from the picture of the top part of the cow's round, which is the large rear leg. Thinking of the 'top' of that leg makes it easy to remember: it is a lean, meaty piece used for roasting or thin slices, so top round now means that lean cut of beef.