ribeye

See also: rib-eye and rib eye

English

Ribeyes (unfilleted) on a barbecue

Etymology 1

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Noun

ribeye (plural ribeyes)

1. Ellipsis of ribeye steak.; (a boneless ribsteak); (a cut of steak from the beef rib)
2. Synonym of ribsteak (an unfilleted ribsteak, with the bone-in)

Alternative forms

• rib eye
• rib-eye

Synonyms

• Scotch fillet (Australia, New Zealand)

Derived terms

• ribeye cap

Related terms

• ribsteak

Etymology 2

From the abbreviation RBI.

Noun

ribeye (plural ribeyes)

1. (baseball, slang) A run batted in.

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