: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables
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Other chefs prepare food for the players, including 21,000 pieces of sushi that were consumed in the first week alone.
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The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Friday is usually pizza night, and my husband and I typically order sushi or something similar for ourselves on Saturday evenings.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Guests can dine on sushi or yuzu-soy roasted Caribbean catch of the day while admiring the water views.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The high-end sushi and sashimi eatery is expected to open in April in NuLu.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
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The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Friday is usually pizza night, and my husband and I typically order sushi or something similar for ourselves on Saturday evenings.
—Karla Walsh, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 July 2025
Guests can dine on sushi or yuzu-soy roasted Caribbean catch of the day while admiring the water views.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The high-end sushi and sashimi eatery is expected to open in April in NuLu.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025
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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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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
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