Meaning & use
sushi
A Japanese dish made of vinegared rice combined with other ingredients, such as raw fish, vegetables, or seaweed.
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We ordered a variety of sushi, including salmon and cucumber rolls.
Learning to roll sushi by hand takes years of practice for professional chefs.
A note on using this word
Contrary to a common assumption, "sushi" refers to the seasoned rice itself, not specifically to raw fish, which is more accurately called "sashimi" when served alone.
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