rice
raɪs
rice: edible seeds from a widely grown grass plant
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Noun

foodedible seeds from a widely grown grass plant
  • I love eating rice with curry.
cereal grain paddy

Verb

tr.
1.
cookingforce through a sieve to form small pieces
  • She riced the potatoes for the gnocchi..
mash press
2.
traditionDatedthrow grains at newlyweds during celebrationsDated
  • Guests gathered to rice the newlyweds as they exited.
scatter sprinkle toss
3.
technologyRareSlangUScustomize a computer's user interfaceRareSlangUS
  • He spent the weekend ricing his desktop environment.
customize personalize
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  • rice: edible seeds from a widely grown grass plant
    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.

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

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.

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  1. French:riz, râper, ...
  2. German:Reis, durch eine Presse drücken, ...
  3. Italian:riso, passare al setaccio, ...
  4. Spanish:arroz, triturar, ...
  5. Portuguese:arroz, espremer, ...
  6. Chinese:米饭, 捣碎成米状, ...
  7. Japanese:ご飯, 裏ごしする, ...
  8. Arabic:أَرُزّ, مَرَّرَ عَبْرَ المِنْخَل, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹרֶז, לִמְעֹךְ דֶּרֶךְ מְסַנֶּנֶת, ...
  10. Russian:рис, протереть, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рис, протирати, ...
  12. Hindi:चावल, छानना, ...
RICE
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Definition of RICE - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

1.
acr: rest, ice, compression, elevationTECH.method to help heal injuriesTECH.
  • Use RICE for your sprained ankle.
therapy treatment
2.
acr: rest, immobilization, cold, elevationTECH.method to treat injuries with rest and coldTECH.
  • After the fall he used RICE to heal quickly.
cold immobilization rest
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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.

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  1. French:repos, glace, compression, élévation, GREC, ...
  2. German:PECH, ...
  3. Italian:RICE, protocollo di riposo e ghiaccio, ...
  4. Spanish:reposo, hielo, compresión y elevación, reposo, inmovilización, frío, elevación, ...
  5. Portuguese:PRICE, RICE, ...
  6. Chinese:休息 冰敷 加压 抬高疗法, 休息冷敷抬高处理法, ...
  7. Japanese:RICE, RICE処置, ...
  8. Arabic:طريقة الراحة والثلج والضغط والرفع, طريقة الراحة والتثبيت والتبريد والرفع, ...
  9. Hebrew:טִיפּוּל בִּמְנוּחָה קֶרַח חֲבִישָׁה וְהַגְבָּהָה, שִׁיטַת מְנוּחָה קִבּוּעַ קֵירוּר וְהַגְבָּהָה, ...
  10. Russian:покой, лёд, компрессия, возвышенное положение, покой, иммобилизация, холод, возвышенное положение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ВЛС, відпочинок, іммобілізація, холод, піднесення, ...
  12. Hindi:राइस, आराम और ठंडक द्वारा प्राथमिक उपचार, ...
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