sushi
UK: ˈsuːʃi | US: ˈsuːʃi
n. a Japanese dish consisting of small balls or rolls of vinegar-flavored cold rice served with a garnish of raw fish, vegetables, or egg
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The word "sushi" originates from Japanese (寿司 or 鮨), where it originally referred to fermented rice used to preserve fish. Over time, the term evolved to describe the modern dish of vinegared rice paired with raw fish or other ingredients. As a loanword, it retains its original spelling and pronunciation in English, reflecting its cultural and linguistic roots without morphological segmentation.
She ordered salmon sushi for lunch.
Traditional sushi often includes fresh tuna or sea urchin.
He learned to make sushi by studying under a master chef in Tokyo.
Vegetarian sushi uses ingredients like cucumber and avocado.
The restaurant is famous for its creative sushi rolls.