Pronunciation: /rɪb/
noun a bone that curves around the chest and helps to protect the organs inside
A1 My dog loves to chew on bones, but he never eats the rib.
A2 The chef carefully seasoned the ribs before grilling them.
B1 She felt a sharp pain in her rib after falling off her bike.
B2 The doctor examined the patient's ribs to check for any fractures.
C1 The archaeologist discovered ancient human ribs in the excavation site.
C2 The musician played a haunting melody on the rib of a bow.
verb not applicable
A1 The chef will rib the steak before grilling it.
A2 She ribbed her friend playfully for forgetting her birthday.
B1 The siblings often rib each other about their fashion choices.
B2 The comedian ribbed the audience with clever jokes and witty banter.
C1 The politician was known for his ability to rib his opponents during debates.
C2 The talk show host expertly ribbed the celebrity guest, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere.
adjective not applicable
A1 She wore a ribbed sweater to stay warm in the winter.
A2 The chef recommended the ribeye steak for dinner.
B1 He had a rib fracture from the accident.
B2 The ribbed texture of the fabric added depth to the design.
C1 The ribbed vaulting in the cathedral was an architectural marvel.
C2 The ribbed pattern on the pottery was meticulously handcrafted.
adverb not applicable
A1 She smiled rib, showing off her new braces.
A2 He ran rib towards the finish line, determined to win the race.
B1 The comedian told a rib joke that had the whole audience laughing.
B2 The chef seasoned the steak rib before grilling it to perfection.
C1 The author's writing style is rib witty and engaging, keeping readers hooked until the end.
C2 The orchestra played the symphony rib, capturing the emotion and intensity of the piece.
pronoun not applicable
A1 My rib hurts.
A2 She broke her rib in a skiing accident.
B1 The doctor said I may have fractured a rib.
B2 He felt a sharp pain in his rib when he coughed.
C1 The athlete suffered multiple broken ribs during the match.
C2 The surgeon had to operate to repair the damaged rib.
preposition not applicable
A1 The cat slept under the rib of the table.
A2 She placed the book on the rib of the shelf.
B1 The keys were hidden behind the rib of the sofa.
B2 The painting hung above the rib of the fireplace.
C1 The bird perched delicately on the rib of the balcony railing.
C2 The chef expertly balanced the plate on the rib of his arm as he served the dish.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I like to eat ribs and chicken at the barbecue.
A2 She broke her rib in a skiing accident.
B1 The chef seasoned the ribs with a special blend of spices.
B2 The doctor said the fractured rib would take a few weeks to heal.
C1 The restaurant's specialty was a rack of ribs served with a tangy barbecue sauce.
C2 The rib joint was packed with customers eager to try their famous smoked ribs.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ouch! Rib! That hurt.
A2 Rib! I can't believe I forgot my keys.
B1 Rib! I need to finish this project by tomorrow.
B2 Rib! I can't believe I made such a silly mistake.
C1 Rib! I should have known better than to trust him.
C2 Rib! I refuse to accept defeat.
article not applicable
A1 I have a pain in my rib.
A2 The chef seasoned the ribs before grilling them.
B1 The doctor said I may have fractured a rib.
B2 The butcher carefully trimmed the ribs before selling them.
C1 The artist used ribs of the umbrella to create a unique sculpture.
C2 The architect designed a building with ribbed vaults to add a sense of grandeur.
formal The chef carefully prepared a rack of ribs for the dinner service.
informal I'm craving some BBQ ribs for dinner tonight.
slang That party was so lit, we were all cracking jokes and ribbing each other all night.
figurative Her sharp wit can really rib you in a playful way.
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