artichoke

noun

ar·​ti·​choke ˈär-tə-ˌchōk 

1

: a tall Mediterranean composite herb (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus synonym C. scolymus) resembling a thistle with coarse pinnately incised leaves

also : its edible immature flower head which is cooked as a vegetable

2

: jerusalem artichoke

Examples of artichoke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, sliced fennel, celery, shallot, artichokes, capers, dill, and oregano. — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 10 Oct. 2026

The choice of 27 toppings includes the usual items plus specialties such as artichokes, Kalamata olives, banana peppers or hot honey. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

The Corner Store’s cocktail list includes martinis inspired by everything from prosciutto and melon to cacio e pepe, and even an improbably fancy artichoke dip. — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

In winter, that same ring mold transforms into a saffron risotto, filled at the center with meatballs and whatever vegetables are in season—artichokes, peas, porcini mushrooms…. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian dialect articiocco, ultimately from Arabic al-khurshūf the artichoke

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing artichoke

• globe artichoke
• Jerusalem artichoke

Rhymes for artichoke

• nanticoke
• womenfolk
• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk

Kids Definition

artichoke

noun

ar·​ti·​choke ˈärt-ə-ˌchōk 

: a tall plant related to the daisies and having a flower head which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable