sushi

noun

su·​shi ˈsü-shē How to pronounce sushi (audio)
 also  ˈsu̇-
: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables

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Priced at £78 per person, diners will be able to indulge in a range of signature Japanese Akira Back dishes, including a sushi platter, the iconic Tuna Pizza, AB Tacos (with wagyu bulgogi and tomato ponzu) or the Dynamite Lobster. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The two have been linked since they were seen at a sushi restaurant in November 2024. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The restaurant also has an extensive sushi menu as well. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025 Dining options range from a sushi appetizer to braised veal or a pike-perch filet. Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sushi

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sushi was in 1893

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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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sushi

noun
su·​shi ˈsü-shē How to pronounce sushi (audio)
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables

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