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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Some of my favorite cuts for braising include pork shoulder, beef brisket, short ribs, chicken thighs, and lamb shanks. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025 From weeks-old short ribs to mold in the ice machine, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City area restaurants last week. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025 Her schedule listed a 30-minute walk-through at the pier with the mayor, followed by a nail salon appointment and dinner at Bleu Provence, which serves wagyu short ribs and seared foie gras. Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2025 Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until short ribs are very tender when pierced using a fork, 1 hour, 30 minutes to 2 hours. Bj Dennis, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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