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roast vs rib roast

rib roast vs roast

roast and rib roast both are nouns.

roast is an adjective but rib roast is not an adjective.

roast is a verb but rib roast is not a verb.

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

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