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Rice

UK /["/raɪs/"]/US /["/raɪs/"]/

Definition

short, narrow white or brown grain grown on wet land in hot countries as food; the plant that produces this grain

In simple words: A small, white grain used for food.

Examples

  • a grain of rice
  • **boiled/steamed/fried rice**
  • long-/short-grain rice
  • sticky/basmati/wild rice
  • **brown rice** *(= without its outer layer removed)*
  • **rice paddies** *(= rice fields)*
  • a spicy rice dish
  • rice flour/noodles/cakes
  • There is no need to keep the rice field flooded.
  • The dish is served with rice.

Usage notes

Commonly used in cooking and meals; can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's not typically used in a negative context.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'rice' as nice, because it pairs well with many dishes!

Collocations

  • brown
  • red
  • white
  • grain
  • bag
  • sack
  • cultivate
  • grow
  • produce
  • crop
  • production
  • farmer

Synonyms

  • grain
  • cereal
  • staple

Antonyms

  • wheat
  • barley
  • corn

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'rise' - pay attention to spelling.
  • Saying 'rices' instead of 'rice' for multiple types.
  • Using 'rice' as a verb incorrectly.