rib roast

noun

: a cut of meat containing the large piece that lies along the outer side of the rib see beef illustration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Place garlic on oven rack next to rib roast. Good Housekeeping, 23 Nov. 2020 Entrées include eggs breakfast options available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or seafood and land entrées such as roast lamb, filet mignon, prime rib roast, scallops, lobster tail, or surf and turf combinations. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2023 In a video with chef Kevin Lee, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham slathers a prime rib roast with herb butter, roasts crispy potatoes and bakes Yorkshire pudding. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023 An extensive takeout menu offers roast turkey breast, smoked Wagyu prime rib roast, creamy corn with bacon, roasted butternut squash, macaroni and cheese and more. Dallas News, 3 Nov. 2022 What was about to happen for Barnes included a tall, white chef’s hat, a chef’s jacket, a large carving knife, and a standing rib roast. Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 30 Dec. 2022 Normally, Christmas dinner for the Anchorage couple includes a prime rib roast or a turkey with all the trimmings, mashed potatoes, gravy, salad, a green bean casserole, corn for the picky ones, rolls, pumpkin and pecan pie, and apple cider. Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 24 Dec. 2022 Place rib roast on top of V-rack and generously sprinkle salt all over and under roast. USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2022 Beef Rib Roast with Rosemary Rosemary sprigs and garlic cloves scent rather than overwhelm the rib roast, which is otherwise seasoned only with salt and pepper. Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 20 Dec. 2022 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rib roast was in 1627

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“Rib roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20roast. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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