- plural of rib.
ribs
Example Sentences
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Hochman on Wednesday said that before the chidken sandwich’s launch in April, the chain — known for things like ribs and fajitas — had been selling 20 chicken sandwiches per restaurant per day.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Epicurious’ recipe for a delicious summertime lettuce soup seasons, boils and purées a whole head of lettuce, including both the leaves and ribs, coarsely chopped.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Jockey Frankie Dettori suffered several broken ribs and a broken thumb after being involved in a car crash, his management has said.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Wells Fargo suggests smoking a pork shoulder or ribs as an alternative to grilling burgers, with the average price for pork butts virtually unchanged from the prior year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Nan yelled and motioned to a toppled chair and a pile of pink fabric, winced, and grabbed her ribs.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
