brown rice
noun
: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ
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Choosing water over sodas, buying whole grains like oatmeal and brown rice, and using low-cost protein sources such as beans, lentils and eggs can help stretch a grocery budget.
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Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
When shopping, look for varieties with minimal additives and whole grains like quinoa and brown rice.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
The locals ate brown rice before potato chips.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Foods that offer even more fiber than brown rice include oats, black beans, quinoa, and bulgur.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
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Alex Crisp, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
When shopping, look for varieties with minimal additives and whole grains like quinoa and brown rice.
—Lindsey Desoto, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
The locals ate brown rice before potato chips.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Foods that offer even more fiber than brown rice include oats, black beans, quinoa, and bulgur.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
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 24 Feb. 2026.
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