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 Initial information suggests the three pedestrians were standing at the southwest corner of Massachusetts Avenue and College Avenue near the Penn & Beech Candle Co. and Forty Five Degrees sushi restaurant. Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Mar. 2024 That includes Milwaukee's oldest bar resuming business, a new Bay View sushi spot and a West View fast casual dining spot. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024 The twosome meet up with Ayaka’s eccentric friends at a sushi restaurant (the funniest sequence) and then stumble upon a game-changing discovery. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 On Thursday, Meghan Markle joined a friend for dinner at the beloved Los Angeles sushi spot. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 In December, a norovirus outbreak linked to a North Carolina sushi restaurant sickened at least 241 people. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024 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

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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 28 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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