: 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 
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
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'sushi.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near sushi
Cite this Entry
“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
sushi
noun
su·shi
ˈsü-shē 
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share