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baby back ribs

plural noun

: meaty pork ribs cut from the lower back rib section

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The restaurant is widely known for its signature baby back ribs. Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 On Father’s Day starting at 2 p.m., the afternoon will be one big party at the Beacon Hill property, full of yard games, live reggae, slow-roasted suckling pig, baby back ribs, craft cocktails, Cajun swordfish, and bourbon-marinated steak tips. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025 People from Waldo, Brookside, Overland Park and beyond come to the restaurant for their baby back ribs, salads and reuben sandwiches, among other dishes. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025 As a general rule of thumb, 300-500 square inches will comfortably accommodate a whole brisket, pork shoulder, a full rack of baby back ribs, or about 20 quarter-pound burgers. Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baby back ribs

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of baby back ribs was in 1954

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“Baby back ribs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20back%20ribs. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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