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

One evening, the couple met an acquaintance of Lotringer’s, the cultural theorist Dick Hebdige, for sushi in Pasadena. —Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025

Philipponnat Royal Reserve Non-Dosé, $75 – So versatile, this zero dosage Champagne of 67% pinot noir, 31% chardonnay and 2% pinot meunier, accompanies everything from sushi and light Asian dishes to vegetable tempura, caviar and brie. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2025

It’s known for its sushi, and plates like Uchi’s hama chili, a dish of yellowtail perched upon orange supreme with ponzu and Thai chili, have become signatures. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025

The restaurant serves sushi and a variety of Korean dishes, from kimchi stew to dak galbi, spicy chicken stir-fried with vegetables. —Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 17 Nov. 2025

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