English · Food & Drink
rice
/raɪs/
[/raɪs/]
grain staple
Beginnernoun
Definition
Rice is a small white or brown grain that is boiled and eaten as a staple food.
Example
In many countries a bowl of steaming rice forms the heart of nearly every meal.
In many countries a bowl of steaming rice forms the heart of nearly every meal.
Etymology
From Old French 'ris', from Italian 'riso', ultimately from Greek 'oryza'.
How & Where It’s Used
A staple grain for over half the world's population, central to Asian cuisines.