sushi

noun

su·​shi ˈsü-shē How to pronounce sushi (audio)
 also  ˈsu̇-
: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables

Examples of sushi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The second concept is a sushi and Spanish tapas bar, which will incorporate Southwestern ingredients. The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024 The menu here offers a mix of Mediterranean and Mexican cuisine, as well as fresh sushi. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024 Enjoy this package for $99 per person — inclusive of unlimited starters and sushi and maki, choice of one entrée, and dessert. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Entering Spruce Peak offers that Rockies vibe: roaring fireplaces, a sushi and oyster bar (notably closer to an ocean than any Aspen establishment serving raw fish), and a happening lobby bar. Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024 According to Ramsay’s website, the Lucky Cat, which is located near South Pointe Beach, offers a fine dining sushi experience with signature cocktails and dessert to match. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 17 Feb. 2024 The menu has a focus on sushi and also specializes in select varieties of wagyu Japanese beef, noodles, and Shumai (dumplings) broths, steamed and sauteed dishes. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Jan. 2024 There are a plethora of sushi restaurants in Los Angeles, but Asanebo Japanese Gourmet has celebrities coming back time and time again. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 Or is the opposite true — has something been lost? IN THE TEMPLE hush of a high-end sushi restaurant, the chef may silently bid you to lift each piece of nigiri with just the fingers. Ligaya Mishan Kyoko Hamada, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sushi was in 1893

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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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sushi

noun
su·​shi ˈsü-shē How to pronounce sushi (audio)
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables

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