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Definition of celery

celery

/ˈsɛl.ɚ.i/
cel · er · y
Plural:celeries
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celery Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A cultivated plant of the parsley family (Apium graveolens), characterized by its long, crisp, light green leafstalks which are commonly eaten raw in salads, served with dips, or cooked in soups and stews.

Example

"She chopped carrots, onions, and celery to prepare a traditional mirepoix for the chicken soup."

• Rhymes for celery

• Nearby Words

celebrity
celebutante
celeriac
celery
celestial
celestially
celia

Word Origin & Etymology

From French céleri, introduced from the Italian dialect seleri, which ultimately derives from the Greek selinon, meaning 'parsley'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Celery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/celery
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