nori

noun

no·​ri ˈnō-rē  ˈnȯr-ē 

: dried laver seaweed pressed into thin sheets and used especially as a seasoning or as a wrapper for sushi

Examples of nori in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The opening menu is set to feature various inventive dishes, such as Spicy Tuna Dip (made with sesame and avocado served with nori tapioca chips) and Heritage Half Chicken (served with sansho pepper, pickled daikon and a shiso return). — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Nori Powder Ingredients Nori sheets Directions In a blender blend nori sheets until a fine powder consistency. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Traditional Japanese-style sushi tends to be more minimalist, with the simple rice, nori and fish. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026

Yes, everything is fried, and the nori rolls came out first in our accounting – chewy, crispy, hot and sweet. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above