Broccolini

Pronunciation: /brəˈkəˌliːni/

Definitions of broccolini

noun a vegetable that is a hybrid of broccoli and Chinese kale, with long, thin stems and small florets

Example Sentences

A1 Broccolini is a type of vegetable.

A2 I like to sauté broccolini with garlic and olive oil.

B1 Broccolini is a hybrid vegetable, a cross between broccoli and Chinese broccoli.

B2 The broccolini at the farmer's market looked fresh and vibrant.

C1 The chef prepared a delicious broccolini salad with toasted almonds and lemon vinaigrette.

C2 The broccolini dish served at the Michelin-starred restaurant was a culinary masterpiece.

Examples of broccolini in a Sentence

formal Broccolini is a hybrid vegetable, a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale.

informal I love stir-frying broccolini with garlic and soy sauce for a quick and tasty side dish.

slang Broccolini is like the fancy cousin of broccoli, with its long, slender stems and delicate florets.

figurative Adding broccolini to the recipe really brought a fresh and vibrant element to the dish.

Grammatical Forms of broccolini

• past tense: broccolini-ed
• plural: broccolinis
• comparative: more broccolini
• superlative: most broccolini
• present tense: broccolini
• future tense: will broccolini
• perfect tense: have broccolinied
• continuous tense: is broccolini-ing
• singular: broccolini
• positive degree: broccolini
• infinitive: to broccolini
• gerund: broccolini-ing
• participle: broccolini-ed

Origin and Evolution of broccolini

First Known Use: 1993 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'broccolini' is a combination of 'broccoli' and 'rapini', as it is a hybrid vegetable that resembles a mix of the two.

Evolution of the word: The term 'broccolini' was first used in 1993 when it was introduced as a trademarked name for a hybrid vegetable. Over time, the word has become widely accepted and is now commonly used to refer to this specific vegetable in the English language.