spinach

noun

spin·​ach ˈspi-nich 

1

: an Asian herb (Spinacia oleracea) of the amaranth family cultivated for its edible leaves which form in a dense basal rosette

also : its leaves

2

a

: something unwanted, pretentious, or spurious

b

: an untidy overgrowth

spinachlike

ˈspi-nich-ˌlīk 

adjective

spinachy

ˈspi-ni-chē 

adjective

Examples of spinach in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Magnesium can be found in pumpkin, almonds, spinach, cashews, and chia seeds. —Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 7 Aug. 2025

Direct seed fall crops of carrots, kale, lettuce, radishes, peas, spinach, and turnips. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025

Bases include arugula, kale, spinach, spring mix, herbed quinoa, white or wild rice. —Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 30 July 2025

Omelet An egg omelet filled with vegetables like sautéed spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, and onions, paired with whole wheat toast, contains:13211 This breakfast also delivers antioxidants, protein, and healthy fats. —Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 25 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English spinache, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French espinaces, from Medieval Latin spinachium, ultimately from Arabic isfānākh, from Pers

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

spinach

noun

spin·​ach ˈspin-ich 

: a widely grown plant with dark green leaves that are used as food

also : the leaves