ribs noun verb Stress: first syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: ribs (1) English Definition Curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine, protecting the thoracic cavity. Example Sentence He broke two of his ribs in the accident. US IPA /rɪbz/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /rɪbz/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms bones costae framework Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link