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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ribs

/rɪbz/ noun · British & US
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What does ribs mean?

noun

The curved bony structures forming the sides of the chest, or a cut of meat from this area. In anatomy, the ribs are long, curved bones that form the sides of the chest.

Example

"She rubbed her sore ribs after falling off the horse."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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