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ribeye

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Ellipsis of ribeye steak, a boneless ribsteak; a cut of steak from the beef rib.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Scotch fillet

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of ribsteak (an unfilleted ribsteak, with the bone-in)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: ribsteak

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

A run batted in.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Watson had a 3-run homer and a 2-run double for a total of five ribeyes on the night.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

See rib eye.

From the abbreviation RBI.