sushi

noun

su·​shi ˈsü-shē 

 also  ˈsu̇-

: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables

Examples of sushi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Candy sushi: Teens can make sushi out of candy during a Teen Summer Reading program at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 3 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025

Under the neon glow of Broadway, Fushimi thrums with energy, drawing sushi purists and pre-show crowds into the chic space. —Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

In the Link at Douglas project, for example, there is a grocer, a sushi place and a restaurant that provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, among other tenants. —Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2025

An in-store sushi restaurant also will serve Japanese cuisine. —Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 16 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sushi

• sushi roll

Kids Definition

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