sushi

/ˈsuʃi/noun

A Japanese food of vinegar-seasoned rice shaped into small pieces, often wrapped in seaweed and topped or filled with fish, vegetables, or meat.

Example sentences

“We ordered a platter of sushi with salmon and avocado rolls.”
“Making sushi at home takes practice and very fresh fish.”

Refers to the seasoned rice, not raw fish. Raw fish served alone is sashimi.

Often confused with sushi

sushi vs sashimi

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