short ribs

American  

plural noun

1. a beef cut from the underside of the chest, consisting of five connected ribs.

2. a beef cut from the shoulder, consisting of thick, rectangular slices 2 to 3 inches long.

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Etymology

Origin of short ribs

First recorded in 1610–1620

Example Sentences

“I’ll bring everything to a boil and let that simmer until the short ribs are tender,” he says.

From Salon

Beef short ribs nearly doubled to $8.99 a pound, squeezing margins on one of her most popular entrees.

From The Wall Street Journal

The menu includes tabletop grills piled high with grilled short ribs, flap meat, sausage, beef sweetbreads, black sausage, and other deliciousness.

From Salon

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.

From Salon

Lee gave the short ribs a 9 out of 10 and praised Dukem as “the best food we've had in D.C.”

From Salon