short ribs

plural noun

: a cut of beef consisting of rib ends between the rib roast and the plate see beef illustration

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Hence, people can opt for acai bowls, regular bagels, salads, or dinner items like short ribs. Gary Stern, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 The proud son of Filipino immigrants turns amateur foodies into grilling experts, cooking the likes of lobster, short ribs, beer brats and noodle dishes. Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 9 May 2025 Here, diners will find dishes like hayashi bourguignon (served with beef short ribs, mushrooms, rice, and tsukemono) and Japanese-style breakfast (featuring a healthy portion of saba mackerel, as well as duck confit and housemade rillette and pâté). Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025 Here’s a recipe for beef short ribs braised in tomato & red pepper stew. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for short ribs

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of short ribs was in 1611

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“Short ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20ribs. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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