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Definition of spinach

spinach

/ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/
spin · ach
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• noun

1

The dark green, succulent leaves of the spinach plant, commonly eaten as a nutritious vegetable either raw in salads or cooked.

Example

"She added a handful of fresh spinach to her morning smoothie for an extra boost of iron."

2

A widely cultivated edible plant (Spinacia oleracea) of the amaranth family, native to central and western Asia, grown for its nutritious green leaves.

Example

"The farmer planted several rows of spinach in early spring, as the crop thrives in cooler weather."

• Nearby Words

spillover
spillway
spin
spinach
spinal
spindle
spindly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'spinache', via Anglo-Norman 'espinache' and Old French, ultimately from Arabic 'isfānākh' and Persian 'aspānāx'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spinach. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spinach
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