brussels sprout

noun

brus·​sels sprout ˈbrə-səl- 

variants or Brussels sprout

plural brussels sprouts or Brussels sprouts

1

: a plant (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) related to the cabbage and cauliflower that is cultivated for its edible small roundish green buds which are borne on its stem and resemble miniature cabbages

2

: any of the edible green buds that are borne on the stems of brussels sprouts, consist of tightly overlapping immature leaves, and are typically cooked as a vegetable

Illustration of brussels sprout

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Examples of brussels sprout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roasted brussels sprouts, crispy from a last-minute maple syrup drizzle, gooey green bean casserole, chunky cranberry sauce, glazed carrots, and pies. —Brian T. Allen, National Review, 28 Nov. 2024

Some of the healthier options available at Blue Bayou include brussels sprout and Tasso salad, market fish, and creole roasted chicken. —Daryl Austin, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

Sides include brussels sprouts, roasted carrots and parsnips, bourbon-maple sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy. Locations in Poulsbo, Shoreline, Ballard, Bellevue, Bainbridge Island and Mill Creek. —Melissa Santos, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024

But some, like brussels sprouts, have a tad more than others—three grams per one cup serving in this case. —Audrey Bruno, SELF, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

brussels sprout

noun

brus·​sels sprout ˌbrəs-əl- 

often capitalized B

: one of the edible small green heads that grow on the stem of a plant related to the cabbage

also : this plant