: an annual herb (Chenopodium quinoa) of the amaranth family that is native to the Andean highlands and is cultivated for its starchy seeds which are used as food and ground into flour
also
: its seeds
Examples of quinoa in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
It's packed with good-for-you ingredients like quinoa, spinach, chickpeas, and colorful veggies.
—
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the popularity of pseudocereals like quinoa or spelt, the classic grain has been losing admirers in the West.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Ingredients such as chia seed and quinoa proteins flood each shaft, making every strand look plumper.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Eating quinoa regularly can help reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quinoa
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Thanks to the popularity of pseudocereals like quinoa or spelt, the classic grain has been losing admirers in the West.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
Ingredients such as chia seed and quinoa proteins flood each shaft, making every strand look plumper.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Eating quinoa regularly can help reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
—Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 28 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quinoa
Cite this Entry
“Quinoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quinoa. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
quinoa
noun
qui·noa
ki-ˈnō-ə 
: a goosefoot that occurs in the Andes and has starchy seeds that are used as food and ground into flour
also
: its seeds
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share