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rib

Pronunciation: [rɪb]

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Learn how to use rib in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) a rib is one of the curved bones that make up your chest. They protect important organs like your heart and lungs, and help you breathe.

Example

She felt a pain in her rib after playing rough sports.

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The doctor said there was nothing wrong with my ribs after the X-ray.

Example

How many ribs do humans have in their bodies?

Context: “food”

(noun) a rib is a cut of meat from the rib area of an animal, often cooked and served as a tasty meal. People enjoy grilling or barbecuing ribs.

Example

We had delicious BBQ ribs for dinner last night.

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I did not enjoy the ribs because they were overcooked.

Example

What kind of ribs do you like to eat?

Context: “playfulness”

(verb) to rib someone means to make fun of them in a friendly or playful way. It’s like joking around with your friends.

Example

He loved to rib his sister about her favorite TV show.

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She didn't rib her friends because she knew they wanted to be serious that day.

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Do you like to rib your friends, or do you prefer to be serious?

How to pronounce rib

Pronunciation: [rɪb]

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