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: the starchy seeds of an annual southeast Asian cereal grass (Oryza sativa) that are cooked and used for food
also
: this cereal grass that is widely cultivated in warm climates for its seeds and by-products compare wild rice
riced; ricing; rices
: to finely chop or process (a food) so that it resembles rice
riced cauliflower
Grilled calamari is served over riced potatoes that melt in the mouth—
Mitch Frank
Mitch FrankRicing the spuds with the butter and cream, rather than mashing them, makes them light and airy, and gives you a completely different experience.—Yotam Ottolenghi
Yotam Ottolenghi
rest, ice, compression, elevation
Examples of rice in a Sentence
Noun
Rice is the main crop of the country.
Recent Examples on the WebJaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Apr. 2024
Sides include charro beans with chorizo ($2.95) and Mexican rice ($2.95).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
This may include a trip to an Asian market or the international section of your supermarket for certain ingredients, such as the rice noodles and paper wraps and special condiments for the dips.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
For a twist on shrimp and grits, try this easy seafood recipe that features rice, shrimp, crabmeat, bacon, and plenty of Cajun seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Even the sea is becoming dangerous after gangs hijacked a boat carrying several tons of rice.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Soju was traditionally a distilled liquor made with rice, water, and nuruk (a Korean fermentation starter).
—Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2024
Prepared with cilantro rice, guajillo chiles, chipotle and tomato, the fish was mild and sweet with a kick from the spicy sauce.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The manager also blamed a power outage from the previous night for cooked potatoes, cooked rice, raw steak, raw chicken and raw swai being too warm after a night in the walk-in cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Connors said a majority of Bad River tribal members prefer ricing at Kakagon than off-reservation.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2023
Prepare riced cauliflower according to package instructions.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Saffron appears everywhere from risotto Milanese and the bouillabaisse of Marseille to rice dishes across the Middle East and India, proof of both its desirability and its ability to grow in many parts of the world.
—Jane Black, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
Noun
Which, according to the company's patent, can include legumes, grain pods, walnut shells, rice, semolina, oatmeal, and pecan shells.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Apr. 2024
Sides include charro beans with chorizo ($2.95) and Mexican rice ($2.95).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
This may include a trip to an Asian market or the international section of your supermarket for certain ingredients, such as the rice noodles and paper wraps and special condiments for the dips.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
For a twist on shrimp and grits, try this easy seafood recipe that features rice, shrimp, crabmeat, bacon, and plenty of Cajun seasoning.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
Even the sea is becoming dangerous after gangs hijacked a boat carrying several tons of rice.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Soju was traditionally a distilled liquor made with rice, water, and nuruk (a Korean fermentation starter).
—Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 16 Apr. 2024
Prepared with cilantro rice, guajillo chiles, chipotle and tomato, the fish was mild and sweet with a kick from the spicy sauce.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The manager also blamed a power outage from the previous night for cooked potatoes, cooked rice, raw steak, raw chicken and raw swai being too warm after a night in the walk-in cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024
Verb
Not only can cauliflower be riced, steaked, winged, and of course roasted, steamed, and souped, this cauliflower recipe is evidence that it can be wrapped in a taco too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Connors said a majority of Bad River tribal members prefer ricing at Kakagon than off-reservation.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2023
Prepare riced cauliflower according to package instructions.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
Saffron appears everywhere from risotto Milanese and the bouillabaisse of Marseille to rice dishes across the Middle East and India, proof of both its desirability and its ability to grow in many parts of the world.
—Jane Black, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2022
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“Rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rice. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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rice
noun1
: a southeast Asian grass widely grown in warm wet areas especially for its seeds which are used for food
2
: the seeds of rice
Biographical Definition
Rice
2 of 2biographical name (2)
Elmer Leopold 1892–1967 originally Elmer Reizenstein American dramatist
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