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 California has some of the best sushi restaurants in the country, according to Yelp’s latest round up. Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 14 June 2024 Previously, Sushi Friend made Yelp's list of the 10 best sushi restaurants in the U.S. Need a break? Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024 That means that once past security, fliers can make their way from any terminal to shiny Tom Bradley International for sushi or wine and to shop for luxury brands like Tumi and Hermes. Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 Ganem went on to work in the industry, starting as a server and a busboy at a sushi restaurant, finally getting to make sushi when a prep cook didn’t show up one day. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 June 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 5 Jul. 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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