Definition of rice - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
foodedible seeds from a widely grown grass plant
- I love eating rice with curry.
Verb
1.
cookingforce through a sieve to form small pieces
- She riced the potatoes for the gnocchi..
2.
traditionDated throw grains at newlyweds during celebrationsDated
- Guests gathered to rice the newlyweds as they exited.
3.
- He spent the weekend ricing his desktop environment.
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edible seeds from a widely grown grass plant
Expressions with rice
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small bowl for eating rice, often decorative
She served the curry in a beautiful rice bowl.
secure job with long-term benefits
He values his iron rice bowl at the government office.
someone who is very attentive
The coach was white on rice, watching every move.
rice stir-fried with various ingredients like vegetables or meat
I ordered fried rice with chicken for lunch.
kitchen appliance for cooking rice by boiling or steaming
I bought a new rice cooker yesterday.
meal of cooked poultry and rice combined in one pot
I love making chicken and rice for dinner.
fragrant long-grain rice from Southeast Asia
Jasmine rice is perfect for stir-fry dishes.
type of rice with a red husk
Red rice is often used in traditional dishes.
bag used for storing or carrying rice
She bought a large rice bag from the market.
compressed cake made of rice grains
She enjoyed a rice cake with her tea.
area of land for cultivating rice
The village is surrounded by lush rice fields.
flour made from ground rice grains
She used rice flour to bake gluten-free bread.
milky liquid from rice used as milk substitute
She drinks rice milk instead of cow's milk.
edible rice sheets for Vietnamese dishes
She wrapped the spring rolls in rice paper.
soup with rice and vegetables in broth
She made a delicious rice soup with carrots and peas.
kitchen appliance for cooking rice
She used a rice steamer to prepare dinner.
alcoholic drink from rice, sometimes used in cooking
Rice wine is often added to stir-fry sauces.
spicy rice with tomatoes, onions, and green peppers
The Spanish rice was too spicy for me.
Chinese-style dish with mixed meats and vegetables
We ordered special fried rice for dinner.
short-grain rice that becomes sticky when cooked
Sticky rice is essential for making sushi.
rice that has had its husk, bran, and germ removed
She cooked white rice for dinner..
grain of this plant used as food
She cooked a dish with wild rice and vegetables..
growing rice as a crop using land water tools and labor
Rice farming is common in regions with warm climates and abundant water.
rice cooked with oil or fat
The chef prepared a delicious oily rice for dinner.
Origin of rice
Old French, ris (rice)
Terms with rice included in their meaning
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food
cabbage leaves wrapped around a filling of meat and rice
vegetarian
cabbage filled with rice and vegetables
Middle Eastern dish
grape leaves filled with rice and meat
Mediterranean dish
grape leaves filled with rice and herbs
traditional dish
parboiled peppers filled with rice and meat
various toppings
Japanese dish with rice and various toppings
cuisine
Japanese dish with vinegared rice and raw fish
cuisine
Spanish dish with rice, saffron, and seafood or meat
food substance
carbohydrates found in foods like rice and potatoes
agriculture
crop grown for human consumption like wheat or rice
food
sushi roll with rice, seaweed, and fillings
food
a Japanese dish of rice and fillings rolled in seaweed
rice dish
rice cooked in seasoned broth with vegetables or meat
drink
Japanese rice wine
beverage
Japanese alcoholic drink from fermented rice
Thai cuisine
spicy Thai dish with wide rice noodles
food vendor
food cart serving halal meals like chicken and rice
agriculture
irrigated field where rice is grown
agriculture
field where rice is grown
cuisine
Hawaiian meal with rice, macaroni salad, and an entrée
food
Hawaiian dish with raw fish, rice, and toppings
crisp
puffy crisp made from rice flour and prawn flavoring
cuisine
Italian dish with rice cooked in broth
food
type of long-grain rice with a fragrant aroma
Examples of rice in a sentence
She cooked rice to accompany the grilled chicken. He riced the cauliflower for the low-carb recipe. The chef riced the carrots to add texture to the dish. Friends lined up to rice the couple at the reception. Traditionally, people rice the bride and groom for good luck. She loves to rice her laptop with new themes.
They decided to rice their system for a unique look.
View all translations of rice
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- French:riz, râper, ...
- German:Reis, durch eine Presse drücken, ...
- Italian:riso, passare al setaccio, ...
- Spanish:arroz, triturar, ...
- Portuguese:arroz, espremer, ...
- Chinese:米饭, 捣碎成米状, ...
- Japanese:ご飯, 裏ごしする, ...
- Arabic:أَرُزّ, مَرَّرَ عَبْرَ المِنْخَل, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹרֶז, לִמְעֹךְ דֶּרֶךְ מְסַנֶּנֶת, ...
- Russian:рис, протереть, ...
- Ukrainian:рис, протирати, ...
- Hindi:चावल, छानना, ...
Definition of RICE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: rest, ice, compression, elevationTECH. method to help heal injuriesTECH.
- Use RICE for your sprained ankle.
2.
acr: rest, immobilization, cold, elevationTECH. method to treat injuries with rest and coldTECH.
- After the fall he used RICE to heal quickly.
Origin of RICE
Acronym RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)
Examples of RICE in a sentence
Doctors recommend RICE for minor sports injuries. Athletes often rely on RICE for minor injuries. RICE is recommended for sprained ankles.
View all translations of RICE
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- French:repos, glace, compression, élévation, GREC, ...
- German:PECH, ...
- Italian:RICE, protocollo di riposo e ghiaccio, ...
- Spanish:reposo, hielo, compresión y elevación, reposo, inmovilización, frío, elevación, ...
- Portuguese:PRICE, RICE, ...
- Chinese:休息 冰敷 加压 抬高疗法, 休息冷敷抬高处理法, ...
- Japanese:RICE, RICE処置, ...
- Arabic:طريقة الراحة والثلج والضغط والرفع, طريقة الراحة والتثبيت والتبريد والرفع, ...
- Hebrew:טִיפּוּל בִּמְנוּחָה קֶרַח חֲבִישָׁה וְהַגְבָּהָה, שִׁיטַת מְנוּחָה קִבּוּעַ קֵירוּר וְהַגְבָּהָה, ...
- Russian:покой, лёд, компрессия, возвышенное положение, покой, иммобилизация, холод, возвышенное положение, ...
- Ukrainian:ВЛС, відпочинок, іммобілізація, холод, піднесення, ...
- Hindi:राइस, आराम और ठंडक द्वारा प्राथमिक उपचार, ...

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