white rice

noun

: rice from which the hull and bran have been removed by milling

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Experts recommend limiting refined carbohydrates found in foods such as white bread, white rice, baked goods made with white flour, and certain cereals.25 Potential Risks and Side Effects Carbohydrates consumed in appropriate amounts are not associated with many health risks. Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Oct. 2024 The Taylor Fritz Bowl: Double chicken, white rice, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 1 July 2024 Examples include instant oatmeal packets, pita bread, white rice, and pasta made from refined flour. Matt Fuchs, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024 In August, supermarkets reportedly often ran out of white rice and stores limited purchases to one bag per person. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for white rice 

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of white rice was in 1916

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“White rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20rice. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

white rice

noun
: rice from which outer covering and seed coat have been removed

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