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Another word for cress

Choosing another word for cress depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The pungent, peppery-flavored leaves and young shoots of various small plants of the mustard family (Brassicaceae), especially garden cress or watercress, eaten raw as a salad green or garnish.

Usage Example

"She topped the egg salad sandwich with a generous handful of fresh watercress."

Strong
watercress

• noun (Context 2)

Any of various small herbaceous plants of the family Brassicaceae, such as garden cress (Lepidium sativum) or watercress (Nasturtium officinale), typically growing in moist habitats and cultivated for their edible pungent foliage.

Usage Example

"The elementary school students sprouted watercress on damp paper towels to observe plant germination."

Strong
watercress

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cress. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cress
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