rice

noun

\ ˈrīs

Definition of rice

(Entry 1 of 4)

: the starchy seeds of an annual southeast Asian cereal grass (Oryza sativa) that are cooked and used for food also : this cereal grass that is widely cultivated in warm climates for its seeds and by-products — compare wild rice

RICE

abbreviation

Definition of RICE (Entry 2 of 4)

rest, ice, compression, elevation

Rice

biographical name (1)

\ ˈrīs

Definition of Rice (Entry 3 of 4)

Condoleezza 1954– U.S. Secretary of State (2005–09)

Rice

biographical name (2)

Definition of Rice (Entry 4 of 4)

Elmer Leopold 1892–1967 originally Elmer Reizenstein American dramatist

Examples of rice in a Sentence

Noun

Rice is the main crop of the country.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Sushi Noz, a high-end restaurant on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is offering deluxe to-go $135 platters of chirashi, the classic dish that features fish over rice. — Charles Passy, WSJ, "New Year’s Resolution: Celebrate With a Japanese Feast," 29 Dec. 2018 Serve fish over rice; top with salsa and sprinkle with green parts of scallions. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Lime Tilapia With Citrus-Avocado Salsa," 19 Dec. 2018 Seoul Zip in Belltown serves bulgogi three ways: as a burrito, sandwich or rice bowl. — Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, "From hot ramen to hotter hot pot: 30 restaurant openings in Seattle and on the Eastside," 28 Nov. 2018 Serve over rice with additional cilantro, sliced red chiles, and lime wedges if desired. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Red Curry Shrimp and Cilantro Rice," 9 Oct. 2018 In addition to Freyne’s favored fish and chips, firecracker shrimp served on a bed of rice noodles is a popular dish. — Philip Potempa, Daily Southtown, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Tribes Alehouse in Tinley Park," 11 July 2018 Broiled eel over rice makes a wonderfully soothing meal. — New York Times, "The Restaurant That Became Japan’s Unofficial Ambassador," 3 July 2018 This is all about the food, served over rice in deep foil trays topped with pita. — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, "Here's what's changing at Hopdoddy; also hello, Arlington Halal Guys | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 30 Apr. 2018 In the United States, restaurants turn the volume up, serving the fish over rice or other grains, with a choice of vegetables, toppings and sauces. — Molly Kimball, NOLA.com, "How to build a great poke bowl: Mix and match for health," 3 Apr. 2018

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