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

There’s trout almondine with rice pilaf from California’s Sequoia National Park – golden trout live in those high-elevation lakes and streams – and cast-iron rib eyes from Lassen Volcanic National Park, which has a history of cattle ranching. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026

Dishes range from approachable American classics like burgers, wings and pizzas to items with more international flair such as Korean rib eye, shiitake garlic noodles and spicy za’atar hummus. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026

The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman On the morning of a high-profile event at Aunt Orsa’s renowned restaurant, 22 rib eye steaks are stolen, throwing the kitchen into chaos. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026

And if all else fails, throw a boneless rib eye or skirt steak in the freezer until firm and use a sharp knife to slice it yourself. —Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 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