rib roast

noun

1. a cut of beef taken from the small end of the ribs and containing a large rib eye and two or more ribs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rib roast¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Under a photo of a raw standing rib roast on a crimson background, the text read, “This is not just a piece of meat … This is a symbol of man’s desire, his will to survive.”

From Seattle Times

Smith is also offering other celebratory-feeling proteins for those not going for turkey this year, including leg of lamb, whole geese, standing rib roasts and something he calls the Royale.

From Seattle Times

And when feeding a crowd, there may be no simpler fond-based sauce than this standing rib roast's: just red wine, plum jam, butter, and pan drippings.

From Salon

No matter how perfect the prime rib roast was, there's always leftovers of the juicy pink meat.

From Salon

I wore a mask when I cooked the standing rib roast.

From Washington Post