ribs
word · lemma: rib
/ˈɹɪbz/
ribz
/ɹˈɪbz/
ribz
Definition
The ribs are the curved bones in your chest that protect your heart and lungs. The word can also mean a cut of meat from this part of an animal.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a plural noun when talking about the bones: 'broken ribs', 'my ribs hurt'. For food, 'ribs' commonly means cooked pork or beef ribs. In singular, 'rib' is often used in anatomy or in compounds like 'rib cage'.
Spanish: costillasPortuguese (BR): costelasPortuguese (PT): costelasChinese (Simplified): 肋骨Chinese (Traditional): 肋骨Hindi: पसलियाँArabic: أضلاعBengali: পাঁজর - রিবস (মাংস)Russian: рёбраJapanese: 肋骨 - リブ（肉）Vietnamese: xương sườnKorean: 갈비뼈 - 갈비 (음식)Turkish: kaburgaUrdu: پسلیاںIndonesian: tulang rusuk - iga (daging)
Example Sentences
The doctor checked his ribs after the fall.
basic
I laughed so hard my ribs started to hurt.
natural
My ribs hurt when I cough.
basic
We had barbecue ribs for dinner.
basic
Be careful with that hug—I still have sore ribs.
natural
These ribs are so good, I want another plate.
natural