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
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But perhaps most unusual is that many of the cuts, such as rib eyes, come from Holstein cattle, normally known as a dairy breed.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Fresh fare like a fried octopus ceviche and grilled prime rib eye tacos await, with wine and cocktails perfect for pairing.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The steaks are cut cleanly and well fired: a forty-five-day-aged rib eye had depth and a gentle funk; a Snake River Farms bavette, while a bit petite, was deep and flavorful.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The rib eye—sourced, like all of the restaurant’s beef, from ranches in the Rocky Mountains—was rubbed with a savory spice blend.
—Jim Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Fresh fare like a fried octopus ceviche and grilled prime rib eye tacos await, with wine and cocktails perfect for pairing.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The steaks are cut cleanly and well fired: a forty-five-day-aged rib eye had depth and a gentle funk; a Snake River Farms bavette, while a bit petite, was deep and flavorful.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
The rib eye—sourced, like all of the restaurant’s beef, from ranches in the Rocky Mountains—was rubbed with a savory spice blend.
—Jim Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Rib eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20eye. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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