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sushi
/ˈsuː.ʃi/
[/ˈsuː.ʃi/]
Japanese rice dish
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Sushi is a Japanese dish of cold rice with vinegar, served with raw fish or vegetables.
Example
She tried sushi for the first time and was surprised by how fresh and delicate it tasted.
She tried sushi for the first time and was surprised by how fresh and delicate it tasted.
Etymology
From Japanese 'sushi', referring to the vinegared rice rather than the fish.
How & Where It’s Used
Strongly associated with Japanese cuisine and now popular worldwide.