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rib roast vs roast

roast vs rib roast

rib roast and roast both are nouns.

rib roast is not an adjective while roast is an adjective.

rib roast is not a verb while roast is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rib roast Yes No No No
roast Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, roast is a hypernym of rib roast; that is, roast is a word with a broader meaning than rib roast:
  • rib roast: a cut of meat (beef or venison) including more than one rib and the meat located along the outside of the ribs
  • roast: a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
Other hypernyms of rib roast include joint.
rib roast (noun) roast (noun)
a cut of meat (beef or venison) including more than one rib and the meat located along the outside of the ribs negative criticism
a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion
rib roast (adjective) roast (adjective)
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
rib roast (verb) roast (verb)
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
subject to laughter or ridicule
Difference between rib roast and roast

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