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Definition of sushi

sushi

/ˈsuː.ʃi/
su · shi
Plural:sushi
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• noun

1

A Japanese culinary dish consisting of specially prepared vinegared rice, typically combined or garnished with ingredients such as raw or cooked seafood, vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits.

Example

"We celebrated her promotion by going to a traditional Japanese restaurant and ordering a large platter of sushi."

Word Nuance & Usage

In Western contexts, 'sushi' is often incorrectly assumed to mean raw fish; however, the term specifically refers to the vinegared rice, whereas thinly sliced raw fish served without rice is formally called 'sashimi'.

• Rhymes for sushi

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 寿司 (sushi), which originally derived from an archaic adjective meaning 'sour', referencing the historical method of preserving fish in naturally fermented rice.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sushi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sushi
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