Synonyms for

Ribs

Verb / rɪbz / Another word for ribs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The bones that make up the rib cage, protecting the organs in the chest.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

costae osseous arches

Informal

spare ribs baby back ribs short ribs

Literary

bony cage thoracic bars

Antonyms

front belly stomach chest breast abdomen

Common collocations

  • beef ribs
  • pork ribs
  • barbecue ribs
  • rack of ribs
  • fall off the bone
  • slow-cooked ribs
  • grilled ribs

Word family

noun rib

Usage note

Primarily refers to the bones in the chest, but also commonly used to refer to cuts of meat from an animal's rib cage.

Example sentences

  1. I ate a whole rack of ribs at the BBQ restaurant.
  2. My dad cooked the ribs on the grill for four hours.
  3. I can feel my ribs when I take a deep breath.
  4. The doctor listened to my heart and lungs through my ribs.
  5. The ribs were so tender, they fell off the bone.

Quotes

  • "I don't think I've ever eaten so many ribs in one sitting." - Rachael Ray
  • "I'm a big fan of ribs. I cook them low and slow, and I make sure they're really tender." - Guy Fieri
  • "I love barbecue ribs and brisket. I smoke them for hours and hours until they're fall-off-the-bone tender." - Aaron Franklin

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