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

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

Bundled with fluffy white rice and a delicate nori ribbon to make musubi. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026

For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above