Arborio Rice

Pronunciation: /ɑrˈbɔrioʊ raɪs/

Definitions of arborio rice

noun a type of short-grain rice primarily used in risotto dishes

Example Sentences

A1 Arborio rice is a type of short-grain rice often used in risotto dishes.

A2 I bought a bag of arborio rice to make a creamy mushroom risotto.

B1 Arborio rice is known for its high starch content, which gives risotto its creamy texture.

B2 Cooking arborio rice requires patience and constant stirring to release its starch and create a creamy consistency.

C1 The chef prepared a decadent lobster and truffle risotto using imported arborio rice.

C2 Arborio rice is considered the best rice for making risotto due to its ability to absorb flavors and create a rich, velvety dish.

Examples of arborio rice in a Sentence

formal Arborio rice is a type of short-grain rice commonly used in risotto dishes.

informal I love cooking with arborio rice because it makes my risotto so creamy and delicious.

slang I'm gonna whip up some risotto with arborio rice for dinner tonight.

figurative Using arborio rice in my cooking is like adding a touch of luxury to every meal.

Grammatical Forms of arborio rice

• plural: arborio rices
• comparative: more arborio
• superlative: most arborio
• present tense: arborio rice
• future tense: will be arborio rice
• perfect tense: has been arborio rice
• continuous tense: is being arborio rice
• singular: arborio rice
• positive degree: arborio rice
• infinitive: to arborio rice
• gerund: arborio ricing
• participle: arborio riced

Origin and Evolution of arborio rice

First Known Use: 1946 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: Arborio rice is named after the town of Arborio in the Piedmont region of Italy where it was first cultivated.

Evolution of the word: The term 'arborio rice' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since it was first introduced in 1946.