Nori

Pronunciation: /nɔːri/

Definitions of nori

noun a type of edible seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat sushi with nori on top.

A2 Nori is a type of seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine.

B1 You can buy nori sheets at most Asian grocery stores.

B2 The nori used in sushi is often roasted to enhance its flavor.

C1 Some people prefer to make their own nori sheets at home for sushi.

C2 The quality of nori can greatly affect the overall taste of the sushi.

Examples of nori in a Sentence

formal Nori is a type of edible seaweed commonly used in Japanese cuisine.

informal I love adding nori to my sushi rolls for an extra burst of flavor.

slang Have you tried the nori chips at that new Japanese restaurant? They're so good!

figurative The nori of the situation was the underlying issue that needed to be addressed.

Grammatical Forms of nori

• past tense: nored
• plural: noris
• comparative: more nori
• superlative: most nori
• present tense: nori
• future tense: will nori
• perfect tense: have noried
• continuous tense: is noriing
• singular: nori
• positive degree: nori
• infinitive: to nori
• gerund: noring
• participle: noriing

Origin and Evolution of nori

First Known Use: 1704 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'nori' originates from Japanese cuisine, specifically referring to edible seaweed used in sushi and other dishes.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe edible seaweed, the term 'nori' has become widely recognized in the culinary world outside of Japan due to the popularity of sushi. It is now commonly used to refer to the dried seaweed sheets used in making sushi rolls.