brown rice
noun
: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ
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Combine with whole grains (like brown rice or quinoa) and leafy greens for a balanced meal.
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice).
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Think sweet potatoes, oats, quinoa, brown rice, lentils, and whole-grain breads.
—Essence, 19 Nov. 2025
Named after his grandfather, the late master distiller Booker Noe, this blended whiskey changes with every release, and often highlights some very unusual components (bourbon made from brown rice, for example).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025
Instead of grabbing a croissant or sugary cereal for breakfast, have a bowl of overnight oats or a savory congee (made with brown rice).
—Michaeleen Doucleff, NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
Think sweet potatoes, oats, quinoa, brown rice, lentils, and whole-grain breads.
—Essence, 19 Nov. 2025
Named after his grandfather, the late master distiller Booker Noe, this blended whiskey changes with every release, and often highlights some very unusual components (bourbon made from brown rice, for example).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for brown rice
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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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