1
: an Asian herb (Spinacia oleracea) of the amaranth family cultivated for its edible leaves which form in a dense basal rosette
also
: its leaves
2
a
: something unwanted, pretentious, or spurious
b
: an untidy overgrowth
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Many of the crops listed above — particularly spinach, lettuce, arugula and Swiss chard — adapt well to containers.
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Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Many of the crops listed above — particularly spinach, lettuce, arugula and Swiss chard — adapt well to containers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
According to Better Homes & Gardens, spinach is a cool-season crop that can be grown for spring or fall harvest.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Grab a pizza or snack on favorites like spinach artichoke dip.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Spinach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinach. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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spinach
noun
spin·ach
ˈspin-ich 
: a widely grown plant with dark green leaves that are used as food
also
: the leaves
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