short ribs

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of short ribs¹

First recorded in 1610–1620

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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The menu includes fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs, poached lobster, chilled heirloom tomato soup and a white chocolate basket.

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White House executive chef Cris Comerford says the main course is a “best of both worlds” combination of smoked short ribs and lobster.

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