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Definition of brussels sprout

brussels sprout

Plural:Brussels sprouts
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• noun

1

A green, leafy vegetable belonging to the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea), characterized by small, tightly packed edible heads that grow along a thick, upright stalk.

Example

"She tossed the roasted Brussels sprouts with olive oil, balsamic glaze, and crispy bacon."

Word Nuance & Usage

Properly written with a capital 'B' as 'Brussels sprout'. It is almost always used in its plural form ('Brussels sprouts') in everyday contexts, as the vegetables are grown and consumed in groups.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brussels sprout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brussels%20sprout
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