sushi

noun

su·​shi ˈsü-shē How to pronounce sushi (audio)
 also  ˈsu̇-
: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables

Examples of sushi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ultimately, Wong hopes people can appreciate dim sum as an art form, like the cult status sushi has achieved on the world stage. Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024 Then there was one place called Nami Kaze, which was another sushi spot. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2024 This add to the tsunami of first-rate sakes (which are really a rice beer) available that can cost as much as a fine cognac and add to the progression of dishes in a sushi tasting menu. John Mariani, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Separately, Benihana, a high-profile Japanese sushi and steak house, will exit its current Cupertino location at the nearly deserted Vallco Mall and take over a space once occupied by Red Lobster, a bankrupt restaurant chain that closed numerous dining sites in recent months. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sushi 

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Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sushi was in 1893

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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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sushi

noun
su·​shi ˈsü-shē How to pronounce sushi (audio)
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables

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