sashimi

noun

sa·​shi·​mi ˈsä-shə-mē How to pronounce sashimi (audio)
sä-ˈshē-
: a Japanese dish of thinly sliced raw fish

Examples of sashimi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Wan rectangles of barely identifiable sashimi languish on iced trays while the nigiri cuts suffer a similar fate atop cold ovals of rice that seem crafted of kindergarten paste. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 Yutaka Japanese Restaurant in Phoenix ranked No. 58 Yutaka has basic and special rolls, baked and tempura rolls, sashimi and hot plates like ramen bowls and udon. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 11 June 2024 The signature items are the sashimi ($75 or $120) or nigiri ($55 or $80) omakases, which Jin adorns with a rotation of toppings and accouterments. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024 Be sure to request one of the seven counter seats and marvel at the precise preparation of the sashimi at Iigura, an intimate omakase experience featuring Edomae-style sushi on the second floor. Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sashimi 

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Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sashimi was in 1879

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“Sashimi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sashimi. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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