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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rib

/rɪb/ noun · British & US
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What does rib mean?

noun

A long, thin, curved bone in the side of the body, one of the bones of the thorax. A long, thin piece of meat, especially from the side of a domesticated mammal.

Example

"The doctor listened to her ribs with a stethoscope to check for any damage."

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