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

Not only are 22 rib eye steaks stolen from Aunt Orsa’s, but the restaurant becomes the target of a tirade of negative reviews — leading its namesake owner to wonder if they’re being sabotaged. —Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 July 2025

Signature menu items include soft pretzels and provolone fondue, BBQ pork belly nachos, Korean-style rib eye cap; black truffle mushroom Detroit-style pizza, Mongolian short rib served with a soft egg on a bed of crispy rice, chicken cacio e pepe pasta, crispy chicken katsu sandwich and more. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025

But perhaps most unusual is that many of the cuts, such as rib eyes, come from Holstein cattle, normally known as a dairy breed. —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

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