brown rice

noun

: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ

Examples of brown rice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Brown Rice Whole grains like brown rice, spelt, millet, and barley are rich in fiber and digest more slowly than refined grains. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024 Some brands may add other ingredients, such as green pea flour, brown rice flour, or quinoa flour. Johna Burdeos, Health, 4 Sep. 2024 Grains: About one-quarter of the lunchbox should include carbohydrates—specifically whole grains like 100% whole wheat bread or brown rice. Toby Amidor, Ms, Rd, Parents, 4 Sep. 2024 Del Rosario’s delivery this day included a turkey burger with sweet potatoes and peas, pork lo mein, a beef burrito bowl, chicken Alfredo with pasta and zucchini, chicken with brown rice and green beans, and fresh fruit and milk. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for brown rice 

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown rice was in 1883

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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

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