ginger

noun

ˈjin-jər How to pronounce ginger (audio)
Definition of gingernext
as in energy
active strength of body or mind a 60-year-old with the ginger to consider skydiving lessons

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Recent Examples of ginger The carrot-ginger bisque is now made from apple and kuri squash, the potato-and-chive pierogi is now a French onion-and-sunchoke pierogi and the dessert beignets were replaced by caramel apple donuts. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026 One employee was chopping ginger while sitting on the floor; another, preparing chapatis with a rolling pin, was wearing shorts. — Zishaan A Latif, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Quince's Pumpkin Cardamom Candle is also back, with its notes of pumpkin, orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, ginger and vanilla. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Kentucky Buck Created by bartender Erick Castro at Rickhouse in San Francisco, the Kentucky Buck is a bourbon, ginger and strawberry cocktail that’s great with a ginger beer, but even better with fresh ginger syrup and sparkling water. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ginger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ginger
  1. energy
  2. vigor
  3. juice
  4. vinegar
  5. gas
  6. beans
  7. life
  8. starch
Noun
  • But fear not, Lisa will be channeling that energy into her art.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It was deemed Biden’s signature climate law, providing hundreds of billions of dollars for tax credits and programs to bolster the clean energy sector (much of that funding was repealed by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act).
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • To prepare to lead in these areas, CISOs must approach AI readiness with the same vigor and care as AI adoption, building the skills, judgment and development opportunities employees need to govern AI effectively.
    — Haris Pylarinos, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • As Doo-sik, Squid Game’s Park Hae-soo is delivering the show’s defining performance with such vigor and charisma that Stone’s hand is, whether intentionally or not, tipped.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigor
Noun
  • To a small bowl, add the tamarind purée, chiles, garlic, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and salt and stir to combine.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Pineapple juice to mix with my AG1, coconut water, grapefruit La Croix, and Diet Coke.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of juice
Noun
  • Add the heavy cream, oil, egg, egg yolk, hot water, vanilla and vinegar and whisk for 1 minute until evenly combined and smooth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The creamy chipotle is a superlative pink sauce, with a familiar smokiness heightened by the addition of garlic confit, lime and vinegar.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of vinegar
Noun
  • The rest was onshore coalbed methane, or coal seam gas, and those resources aren’t in growth mode either.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • As shoppers cut spending in the face of high gas and food prices, businesses have pulled more levers to boost profitability and appease investors.
    — Ryan Baker, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of gas
Noun
  • Start with a can of beans, then choose your own adventure from there.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Sodium reduction stays foundational, but potassium, abundant in bananas, potatoes, beans, spinach and yogurt, is likely to appear more prominently in guidelines, apps and food-tracking tools.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of beans
Noun
  • Leaning into its history, Kessler has outfitted the hotel with installations that channel the Jurassic period, including life size dinosaur skeletons and fossils, backlit in a range of bright colors, displayed throughout the walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Marco Bello / Reuters Standing outside his father's home in Pensacola, Florida, amid the debris and damage left behind by Isaias, one man recounted how the storm took his stepmother's life and severely injured his father.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of life
Noun
  • As the Eastern starting point of the Silk Road with a prominent Muslim population, Xi’an’s culinary tradition is known for fragrant spices, street skewers and starch-heavy noodles.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Vegetables and Starches Like fruit, some vegetables and starches contain natural sugars.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of starch

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