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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Olive Garden Classic Caesar Dressing: This bottled dressing had a sweet-savory twang with notes of celery seed that reminded us more of a slaw dressing than Caesar.
Wish-Bone Creamy Caesar Dressing: Tasters detected a meaty flavor, almost like pepperoni.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Add the tomatoes, onion, and celery; cook, stirring often, until tomatoes and onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Other foods to avoid include fibrous vegetables, such as celery, onion skins, artichokes, and asparagus.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Ways to enjoy celery include: Sauté or braise celery, or add it to a stir-fry.
Make a celery soup with garlic and potatoes sautéed in olive oil, broth (also hydrating), and herbs.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
Add the tomatoes, onion, and celery; cook, stirring often, until tomatoes and onions are softened, about 10 minutes.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
Other foods to avoid include fibrous vegetables, such as celery, onion skins, artichokes, and asparagus.
—Steven John, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
Ways to enjoy celery include: Sauté or braise celery, or add it to a stir-fry.
Make a celery soup with garlic and potatoes sautéed in olive oil, broth (also hydrating), and herbs.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Celery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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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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