1
: a condiment that is prepared from the ground thick pungent greenish rhizome of an Asian herb (Eutrema japonicum synonym Wasabia japonica) of the mustard family and is similar in flavor and use to horseradish
also
: the rhizome
2
: the herb that yields wasabi
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Shizuoka, between Tokyo and Nagoya, is known for its surrounding rural and agricultural areas that grow tea and wasabi plants.
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Akoya, however, uses real wasabi and mixes it into a paste with other ingredients.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Creativity and spontaneity fuel the dishes on her menu, as does local produce, including wasabi microgreens from Tall Guy Tiny Greens and carrots grown in local farms.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Wander through this lively produce market, eyeing giant roots of fresh wasabi and pyramids of ripe persimmons.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
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Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Akoya, however, uses real wasabi and mixes it into a paste with other ingredients.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Creativity and spontaneity fuel the dishes on her menu, as does local produce, including wasabi microgreens from Tall Guy Tiny Greens and carrots grown in local farms.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Wander through this lively produce market, eyeing giant roots of fresh wasabi and pyramids of ripe persimmons.
—Kim Kay, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for wasabi
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“Wasabi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasabi. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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