Search Dictionary
Definition of barbecue ribs
barbecue ribs
Plural:barbecue ribs
• noun
1
North American A popular dish consisting of cuts of pork or beef containing the rib bones, which are slow-cooked, smoked, or grilled, and typically generously coated or marinated in a savory, sweet, or tangy barbecue sauce.
Example
"For the summer cookout, my uncle prepared a massive platter of tender, slow-smoked barbecue ribs."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for barbecue ribs• Nearby Words
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Barbecue ribs. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/barbecue-ribs