shiitake

noun

shii·​ta·​ke shē-ˈtä-kē 

variants or less commonly shitake

: a dark Asian mushroom (Lentinula edodes of the family Omphalotaceae) widely cultivated especially on woods of the beech family for its edible flavorful tan to brown cap

Examples of shiitake in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, 100 grams of raw shiitake mushrooms provides about 34 calories, three grams of fiber, and two and a half grams of protein — all cholesterol free. — Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Mushrooms, such as portobello and shiitake, are packed with antioxidants and nutrients that help fight inflammation and support overall health. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

For fans of The Bear visiting Chicago, Lockwood recommends the spicy tuna dip at Gingie and the shiitake hand roll at Midosuji. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

The Mighty Mushroom Roll goes deeper with shiitake, enoki, tofu, micro arugula, and shiitake truffle sauce, while the Spicy Mang Roll brings mango, cucumber, avocado, and veggie slaw into something brighter and cleaner. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese, from shii, the Japanese chinquapin + take mushroom

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shiitake

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• forsake
• gouache
• handshake
• headache