plural celeries
: a European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family
specifically
: one of a cultivated variety (A. graveolens var. dulce) with leafstalks eaten raw or cooked
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Add carrots, onion, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, turmeric, and celery seed.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Bologna’s tagliatelle al ragù calls for minced beef and pancetta, a base of carrots, celery and onion, plus tomatoes, red wine, milk and broth.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
In a bowl, combine softened butter with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and garlic paste (made by smashing garlic cloves with salt, then mincing it and mashing it with the side of your knife).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, turmeric, and celery seed.
—Jed Portman, Midwest Living, 15 May 2026
Bologna’s tagliatelle al ragù calls for minced beef and pancetta, a base of carrots, celery and onion, plus tomatoes, red wine, milk and broth.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
In a bowl, combine softened butter with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, Italian seasoning, celery salt, and garlic paste (made by smashing garlic cloves with salt, then mincing it and mashing it with the side of your knife).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
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“Celery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celery. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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celery
noun
cel·ery
ˈsel-(ə-)rē 
plural celeries
: a European herb related to the carrot and widely grown for the thick edible stems
also
: the stems of celery used for food
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