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prime ribs
or prime rib
noun
, (used with a plural verb)
- a serving of the roasted ribs and meat from a prime cut of beef.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prime ribs1
First recorded in 1955–60
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Example Sentences
The parts of the loin and the prime ribs are the most expensive and are considered the most desirable parts of the animal.
From Project Gutenberg
The prime ribs, of which some people say there are five and others six, are used for prime roasts.
From Project Gutenberg
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