galbi

American  

[gahl-bee, gal-, kahl-] / ˈgɑlˌbi, ˈgæl-, ˈkɑl- /

kalbi

noun

1. in Korean cooking, a dish consisting of grilled beef short ribs that have been marinated in a mixture typically containing soy sauce, ginger, a sweetener such as brown sugar, and other ingredients.

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Etymology

Origin of galbi

First recorded in 1955–60; from Korean: literally, “ribs”

Example Sentences

Korean food has become so familiar worldwide that Trader Joe’s even carries kimbap, japchae and galbi in its freezer section.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2025

Current favorites like pho and ramen are joined by chef’s specialties, including Thai grilled chicken and family-style platters featuring galbi, grilled Korean marinated beef short ribs priced by the pound.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

My jean jacket would lock in the floating particles of grilled galbi well into the next day.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2022

Or you could take your enchiladas as cooked by Shiku in Los Angeles for a special last winter, beneath a guajillo and ancho chili dak galbi sauce and perilla salsa.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2022

But the highlight is the huge platter of galbi jjim, which is my favorite.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh