rapeseed

noun

rape·​seed ˈrāp-ˌsēd 

: the seed of the rape plant

also : rape entry 3

Examples of rapeseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wheat, corn, sunflower oil, soybeans, and rapeseed are among the country’s key agricultural exports. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2026

Know More Most biofuels consumed globally come from food crops such as corn, palm oil, rapeseed, and sugar. — Nithin Coca, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026

Turmeric and ginger contain anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, while extra-virgin olive, rapeseed, or hemp oil contain omega-3 and omega-9 fatty acids. — Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026

This recipe calls for black bass, salt, ginger, garlic, Shaoxing cooking wine or sake, rapeseed or peanut oil, scallions and soy sauce. — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rapeseed

• rapeseed oil

Rhymes for rapeseed

• aniseed
• centipede
• cottonseed
• disagreed
• ganymede
• guaranteed
• intercede
• overspeed
• pedigreed
• refereed
• supercede
• supersede

Medical Definition

rapeseed

noun

rape·​seed ˈrāp-ˌsēd 

: the seed of the rape plant (Brassica napus of the mustard family) that is the source of rapeseed oil