Illustration of rice
: 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 WebTom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024
Simply fill the piecrust with parchment paper (or foil) and beans, rice, or pie weights, then bake as directed.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Add the edible, bitter blossoms to soups, salads, or rice dishes as a colorful garnish.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
Just before the pandemic in 2020, Mullin started popping up at local breweries selling jerk chicken, festivals and rice.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The roughly 1,000-square-foot restaurant held its soft opening in April with a menu largely focused on noodle and rice dishes, from ramen and udon to donburi, rice bowls with toppings and appetizers.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 5 May 2024
At the immunity challenge, Probst offered a jar of rice to any player who wanted to sit out of the challenge.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
These combos are served with either one, two or three meats and vegetarian choices and naan, rice, raita and a salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
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
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
As our supply of mixed nuts and other treats ran out, our main diet became oatmeal, rice, potatoes, and fish.
—Tom Hinman, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024
Simply fill the piecrust with parchment paper (or foil) and beans, rice, or pie weights, then bake as directed.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 8 May 2024
Add the edible, bitter blossoms to soups, salads, or rice dishes as a colorful garnish.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2024
Just before the pandemic in 2020, Mullin started popping up at local breweries selling jerk chicken, festivals and rice.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2024
The roughly 1,000-square-foot restaurant held its soft opening in April with a menu largely focused on noodle and rice dishes, from ramen and udon to donburi, rice bowls with toppings and appetizers.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 5 May 2024
At the immunity challenge, Probst offered a jar of rice to any player who wanted to sit out of the challenge.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
These combos are served with either one, two or three meats and vegetarian choices and naan, rice, raita and a salad.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
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
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 16 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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