sushi
noun
su·shi ˈsü-shē 
also ˈsu̇-
: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Miyagi remembers her North Carolina boarding school classmates looking at her sushi with disdain. 
Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 If your idea of a great night out involves Wagyu dumplings, Wagyu tartare, Wagyu sashimi, Wagyu sushi, Wagyu truffle macaroni, Wagyu katsu, Wagyu skewers and Wagyu sukiyaki along with your Wagyu hot pot, then the X Pot is your spot. Andy Wang, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 Come for the fried chicken, stay for the Scandi bakery, the craft beer, the artisan bread, the fusion sushi, the vegan delicacies, and all the other joys of our restaurants and bars. Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2022 Both agree that One Flew South, in Atlanta, and Deep Blue Sushi, in JetBlue’s JFK terminal, serve reliably fresh sushi—possibly the most maligned of airport foods. Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Of course, Chotto Matte’s signature sushi, sashimi and robata grill delicacies are still plentiful on its set and à la carte menus. Lela London, Forbes, 10 June 2022 The couple that burst through the screen door, ravenous for only California rolls, are really secret agents, in a hurry to finish their sushi and go fight crime. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022 Does a burger make sense on the menu of a Japanophile haven offering sushi, ramen, and more? Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 The foodies, who sported Nike Air Force 1s custom-designed by the bride's cousin during the reception, also enjoyed creating a memorable menu and flew out chefs from Olynyk's favorite sushi restaurant in Boston to cater the cocktail hour. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 See More
Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 If your idea of a great night out involves Wagyu dumplings, Wagyu tartare, Wagyu sashimi, Wagyu sushi, Wagyu truffle macaroni, Wagyu katsu, Wagyu skewers and Wagyu sukiyaki along with your Wagyu hot pot, then the X Pot is your spot. Andy Wang, Robb Report, 27 July 2022 Come for the fried chicken, stay for the Scandi bakery, the craft beer, the artisan bread, the fusion sushi, the vegan delicacies, and all the other joys of our restaurants and bars. Dana Mcmahan, The Courier-Journal, 26 July 2022 Both agree that One Flew South, in Atlanta, and Deep Blue Sushi, in JetBlue’s JFK terminal, serve reliably fresh sushi—possibly the most maligned of airport foods. Matthew Kronsberg, WSJ, 26 July 2022 Of course, Chotto Matte’s signature sushi, sashimi and robata grill delicacies are still plentiful on its set and à la carte menus. Lela London, Forbes, 10 June 2022 The couple that burst through the screen door, ravenous for only California rolls, are really secret agents, in a hurry to finish their sushi and go fight crime. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2022 Does a burger make sense on the menu of a Japanophile haven offering sushi, ramen, and more? Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 May 2022 The foodies, who sported Nike Air Force 1s custom-designed by the bride's cousin during the reception, also enjoyed creating a memorable menu and flew out chefs from Olynyk's favorite sushi restaurant in Boston to cater the cocktail hour. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Japanese
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined above