Roast, Prime Rib

/prime rib/ · n.

1. A culinary indulgence distinguished by its substantial mass and robust marbling, typically served in a style that invites admiration from across the dining room.

2. colloq. The heavyweight champion of Sunday roasts, defying any gravy boat's capacity and carving boards alike.

Etymology. From Middle English rost, meaning 'to cook by exposure to direct heat,' and rib, from Old English ribb, referring to the supportive bone structure. Its current usage suggests a majestic encounter best approached with utensils and respect.

He unveiled a thiccc prime rib roast that put the dining table on notice. The gravy boat threw in the towel.

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