rib eye

noun

: the large piece of meat that lies along the outer side of the rib (as of a steer)

also : a serving of this

Examples of rib eye in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One was famous for its txuletons (bone-in rib eyes) served along with pintxos, and yes, people stood at the counter eating them. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

The 24-ounce rib eye emerged the favorite, its generous marbling gripping the rum’s sweetness and the heady spices. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Try it in a classic leeks vinaigrette, braised chicken escabèche, or a glaze for rib eye. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

The menu varies from simple dishes like tacos and pasta to rib eye and sautéed sea bass. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rib eye

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny