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

The first evening will spotlight the Cilento region’s local delicacies, including Controne beans, anchovies, soppressata, and artichokes. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025

Intersperse ramekins of dips like roasted beet hummus, baba ghanoush, or a creamy artichoke spread for a pop of color, flavor, and texture. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025

Spring in Athens is all about artichokes, and Xoxlidaki’s stand out for their simplicity: marinated in vinegar, drizzled with lemon, and finished with a sprig or two of dill. —Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025

Arrange artichokes, heads of lettuce, and lotus pods in similar colored vases, or use dry split peas as a vase filler. —Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025

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