brown rice

noun

: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ

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Try batch-cooking a grain, such as quinoa or brown rice, to use throughout the week. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 Dried grains take a while to prepare, with brown rice taking 40 minutes or more to cook. Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025 Honey ginger chicken with brown rice is easy to make and your home will be filled with aromas that hint of warmth and coziness. Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Combine brown rice, chicken (or tofu or tempeh) and vegetables in a bowl. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brown rice

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown rice was in 1883

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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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