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

Dipped with chips or fresh veggies, spinach dip is a party staple. — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026

Have a Veggie and Bean Breakfast Hash Mixing potatoes, bell peppers, spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, and black beans into a fiber-rich breakfast hash is a colorful, nutrient-dense way to start your day. — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026

The typical interval between planting and harvest is 2-3 weeks, for products like baby greens, spinach and kale. — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The spinach and feta pastry was delicious, salty enough from the cheese filling and not too heavy. — Eva Flowe june 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026

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