baby back ribs

plural noun

: meaty pork ribs cut from the lower back rib section

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Its limited-time Father's Day menu available through Sunday, June 21, has new dishes including a Bone-In Ribeye with Cowboy Butter, the Delmonico & Lobster Combo, and Backyard BBQ Combos with a sirloin and choice of BBQ baby back ribs, Grilled Chicken on the Barbie or Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie. Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 June 2026 Arlex Sagastume, another friend, tried the baby back ribs and brisket. Zuri Primos june 17, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 Now, the restaurant brings a modern twist to the classic Wisconsin supper club, serving steaks and comfort fare like chicken marsala, chicken pot pie, baby back ribs and braised beef stroganoff. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026 Our favorites were the baby back ribs, the Cajun chicken fettuccine, cheese bread, the salad with almonds and the best honey mustard dressing, as well as the Chocolate Bar cake! Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for baby back ribs

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baby back ribs was in 1954

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“Baby back ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20back%20ribs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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