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Definition of kimchi

kimchi

/ˈkɪm.tʃiː/
kim · chi
Plural:kimchi
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• noun

1

A traditional Korean staple side dish made of salted and fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radishes, heavily seasoned with chili powder, garlic, ginger, and scallions.

Example

"We ordered a side of spicy kimchi to eat with our Korean barbecue."

• Nearby Words

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kiln
kilt
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kimono
kinabatangan
kindling

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 김치 (gimchi), which evolved from Middle Korean 팀챼 (timchyae), originating from the Sino-Korean term 沈菜 (chimchae), literally meaning 'submerged vegetables'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kimchi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kimchi
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