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Definition and meaning of English word "rice"

rice

/raɪs/

Meaning

Noun

Cereal plants, Oryza sativa of the grass family whose seeds are used as food.

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How to use

Rice is a staple food in many cultures, particularly in Asia, where it is often served with a variety of dishes, including stir-fries, curries, and noodle-based meals. In English, the word 'rice' can be used as a singular or plural noun, but it's worth noting that the phrase 'a rice' is generally considered incorrect, as it should be 'a grain of rice' or simply 'rice'.

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rice

Example

I eat rice

He cooks rice

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Synonyms

a small seed, especially of a cerealcerealthe part of a plant that grows into a new plant

Common phrases

  • rice bowla meal consisting of rice and other food
  • rice fielda field where rice is grown
  • rice winea type of wine made from fermented rice

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Frequency rank: #266 in English

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What does the English word "rice" mean?

The English word "rice" means "rice" in English.

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