white rice

noun

: rice from which the hull and bran have been removed by milling

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As a result of this processing, compared to brown rice, white rice is low in fiber, polyphenols, and other vitamins and minerals. Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025 Refined carbohydrates — such as sugar, white rice and white flour — have higher glycemic levels, which are easier to break down and contribute to faster blood sugar spikes. Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025 On the side, there’s a salad of carrots, onions and peppers, a perfect scoop of white rice and a sprinkling of herbs. Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 2 July 2025 Temperature abuse brought the Stop Sale lightning down on cooked white rice, cooked rice and beans, cooked spinach and meat and pikliz. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for white rice

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of white rice was in 1916

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“White rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20rice. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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white rice

noun
: rice from which outer covering and seed coat have been removed

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