sushi roll
noun
plural sushi rolls
: a Japanese dish consisting of a sheet of nori that is covered with vinegar-dressed rice and raw seafood or vegetables, rolled into a tube shape, and usually sliced into bite-sized pieces : maki
The average cost of a sushi roll—typically cut into eight pieces—in the Los Angeles area is between $8 and $10.—
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The city celebrated with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, complete with beers, ice cream and even a sushi roll all also named after Bueckers.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Zoom in: From 4-10pm every Sunday, all sushi rolls are half-price with the purchase of a beverage.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
These muscle sushi rolls could bend or rotate, depending on which fibers were contracted.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Castaway features a sushi roll with lionfish — the restaurant’s effort to help rid the Keys of the invasive species.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Unexpected Asian fusion dishes and sushi rolls set it apart, but a menu including fan favorites like pasta and burgers caters to every palette.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Columbian serves light bites, including sushi rolls.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Cream cheese is popular sushi roll ingredient in Ukraine.
—Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
There’s also a selection of sushi rolls such as the Tiger Prawn with tempura tiger prawn, avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, topped with spicy ahi tuna and Salmon Tataki with seared salmon, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, yuzu wasabi sauce and masago caviar.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Zoom in: From 4-10pm every Sunday, all sushi rolls are half-price with the purchase of a beverage.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
These muscle sushi rolls could bend or rotate, depending on which fibers were contracted.
—Ars Technica, 15 Mar. 2025
Castaway features a sushi roll with lionfish — the restaurant’s effort to help rid the Keys of the invasive species.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
Unexpected Asian fusion dishes and sushi rolls set it apart, but a menu including fan favorites like pasta and burgers caters to every palette.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
Columbian serves light bites, including sushi rolls.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Cream cheese is popular sushi roll ingredient in Ukraine.
—Tim Mak, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
There’s also a selection of sushi rolls such as the Tiger Prawn with tempura tiger prawn, avocado, spicy mayo, unagi sauce, topped with spicy ahi tuna and Salmon Tataki with seared salmon, cucumber, avocado, spicy mayo, yuzu wasabi sauce and masago caviar.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Sushi roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi%20roll. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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