- plural of rib.
ribs
Example Sentences
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This work revealed the skull had bite marks, and previously broken ribs that had healed in its lifetime.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Then he felt a kick to the ribs and heard his father, a military veteran, saying, “Are you OK? Are you OK? Get up, get up—people are hurt.”
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
Afterward, they headed to any number of legendary barbecue outposts for brisket and ribs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
As if to remind me, the driver’s seat g-sensing dynamic side bolsters nudged me in the ribs at every turn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026
He gave my ribs a playful jab with his elbow.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
