Ribeye: meaning, definitions and examples

🥩

Add to dictionary

ribeye

[ ˈrɪb.aɪ ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

cut of meat

Ribeye is a type of beef steak that is known for its rich, juicy flavor and tender texture. It comes from the rib section of the cow and is highly marbled with fat, which enhances its succulence. Ribeye steaks are often grilled or pan-seared to perfection, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal.

Synonyms

delmonico steak, rib steak.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
ribeye	This is commonly used in casual dining settings and general conversations referring to a flavorful and well-marbled cut of beef, often grilled or pan-seared. I'm thinking of ordering a ribeye for dinner The ribeye was cooked to perfection
rib steak	This is a more formal term often used in culinary contexts, such as cookbooks or by chefs, to describe the same cut as a ribeye, but with the bone still attached. For tonight's dinner, we're preparing a rib steak on the grill The rib steak retained a rich flavor due to the bone
delmonico steak	This is often used in upscale dining settings, on menus of high-end steakhouses, or in gourmet cooking contexts. We had a delicious Delmonico steak at that fancy restaurant last night The chef recommended the Delmonico steak, which turned out to be exquisite

Word

Description / Examples

ribeye

This is commonly used in casual dining settings and general conversations referring to a flavorful and well-marbled cut of beef, often grilled or pan-seared.

I'm thinking of ordering a ribeye for dinner
The ribeye was cooked to perfection

rib steak

This is a more formal term often used in culinary contexts, such as cookbooks or by chefs, to describe the same cut as a ribeye, but with the bone still attached.

For tonight's dinner, we're preparing a rib steak on the grill
The rib steak retained a rich flavor due to the bone

delmonico steak

This is often used in upscale dining settings, on menus of high-end steakhouses, or in gourmet cooking contexts.

We had a delicious Delmonico steak at that fancy restaurant last night
The chef recommended the Delmonico steak, which turned out to be exquisite

Examples of usage

I ordered a juicy ribeye steak for dinner.
The ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium-rare.

Translations

Translations of the word "ribeye" in other languages:

🇵🇹 costela

🇮🇳 रिबे

🇩🇪 Rib-Eye

🇮🇩 iga sapi

🇺🇦 рибай

🇵🇱 antrykot

🇯🇵 リブアイ

🇫🇷 côte de bœuf

🇪🇸 entrecot

🇹🇷 antrikot

🇰🇷 립아이

🇸🇦 ريب آي

🇨🇿 roštěná

🇸🇰 roštenka

🇨🇳 肋眼牛排

🇸🇮 rebra

🇮🇸 rifbeinssteik

🇰🇿 рибай

🇬🇪 რიბაი

🇦🇿 ribay

🇲🇽 entrecot

Etymology

The term 'ribeye' originated from the combination of 'rib' and 'eye', referring to the eye of the rib section where this flavorful cut is taken. Ribeye steaks have been a popular choice among meat lovers for generations, prized for their tenderness and taste.