rib roast

noun

: a cut of meat containing the large piece that lies along the outer side of the rib see beef illustration

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In time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Marrow’s offerings of local organic turkeys, glazed hams, standing rib roasts, and sides, including sage stuffing, will be available for pick-up Nov. 26-27 at the new Birmingham venue and Detroit's West Village. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Nov. 2024 There were separate tables for pies, vegetables, and meats (including a tomahawk rib roast and a roasted leg of lamb, executed by the local Barb’s Butchery). Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024 Prime rib, otherwise known as beef rib roast, is valued for its fat marbling and flavor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 According to her Instagram post, Stewart prepared a rib roast for Christmas dinner. Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for rib roast 

Word History

First Known Use

1627, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rib roast was in 1627

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“Rib roast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20roast. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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