Sushi

Pronunciation: /suːʃi/

Definitions of sushi

noun a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold cooked rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg

Example Sentences

A1 I like sushi.

A2 Sushi is a popular Japanese dish.

B1 I enjoy trying different types of sushi rolls.

B2 Sushi chefs require years of training to master their craft.

C1 The quality of sushi in this restaurant is exceptional.

C2 Sushi aficionados travel far and wide to taste the best sushi in the world.

Examples of sushi in a Sentence

formal Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice topped with raw fish or other ingredients.

informal Let's grab some sushi for lunch today!

slang I could really go for some sushi right now, it's so bomb!

figurative Eating sushi is like experiencing a burst of flavors in every bite.

Grammatical Forms of sushi

• past tense: sushi-ed
• plural: sushis
• comparative: more sushi
• superlative: most sushi
• present tense: sushi
• future tense: will sushi
• perfect tense: have sushied
• continuous tense: is sushiing
• singular: sushi
• positive degree: sushi
• infinitive: to sushi
• gerund: sushiing
• participle: sushi-ed

Origin and Evolution of sushi

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'sushi' originated in Japan.

Evolution of the word: Originally, the term 'sushi' referred to fermented fish with rice. Over time, it evolved to encompass a variety of dishes incorporating vinegared rice and seafood or other ingredients.