rib roast

American  

noun

1. a cut of beef taken from the small end of the ribs and containing a large rib eye and two or more ribs.

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Etymology

Origin of rib roast

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

At Christmas, in particular, the magnetism of a rib roast is real, with about 33 million pounds sold during last year’s holiday season.

From Seattle Times

Smith is also offering other celebratory-feeling proteins for those not going for turkey this year, including leg of lamb, whole geese, standing rib roasts and something he calls the Royale.

From Seattle Times

And when feeding a crowd, there may be no simpler fond-based sauce than this standing rib roast's: just red wine, plum jam, butter, and pan drippings.

From Salon

No matter how perfect the prime rib roast was, there's always leftovers of the juicy pink meat.

From Salon

I wore a mask when I cooked the standing rib roast.

From Washington Post