rib eye

or rib-eye

noun

1. a large beefsteak cut from the outer, or eye, side of the ribs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rib eye¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Suitable both for kitchen prep and negotiating a juicy rib eye, the knives in this four-piece set feature a five-inch blade with a combined serrated and straight edge for maximum versatility.

From Outside Online

So far, Aleph has only managed to produce thin strips of lean meat, and while the technology is promising, a market-ready rib eye is still years away.

From Time