sushi

noun

su·​shi ˈsü-shē 

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

In a strip mall in Poway, there is sushi on a budget with a decent selection of rolls. —Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

In an effort to compete with its fellow pie-slinging rivals — not to mention apps that can deliver stay-at-home diners anything from sushi to burritos — the chain has introduced a new pan-crust option. —Emily Heil, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2026

Here, there is also a sushi bar, a patisserie worthy of a Parisian sojourn, a cafe, and a buffet (and a la carte) with a revolving variety of regional and international options. —Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026

Okuwa is a protege of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and served as the head sushi chef at Morimoto's flagship restaurants in Philadelphia and New York. —Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing sushi

• sushi roll

Kids Definition

sushi

noun

su·​shi ˈsü-shē 

ˈsu̇sh-ē

: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables