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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The holiday specialties include crispy chicken, roasted cod, short ribs and cheese ravioli. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024 These 9-ounce short ribs are braised for four hours in Kona Beer, a signature Hawaiian brew, until tender and infused with deep flavor. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024 Scallops are served with savory spinach and squash puree while the short ribs with brown butter red wine sauce melt in your mouth. Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then add them to a sous vide bag along with the soy sauce and mirin. Peter Burke, Fox News, 10 Nov. 2024 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 Dec. 2024.

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