: cold rice dressed with vinegar, formed into any of various shapes, and garnished especially with bits of raw seafood or vegetables
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The company also plans to roll out fresh sushi in all clubs by September.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
The menu skews between a Spanish, Tapas-style presentation and your classic Japanese sushi and sashimi.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Pad thai, sushi, dim sum and cheesecake don’t typically appear on the same menu.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
The menu skews between a Spanish, Tapas-style presentation and your classic Japanese sushi and sashimi.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The event features a wide selection of Asian bites such as dumplings, sushi and desserts.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Pad thai, sushi, dim sum and cheesecake don’t typically appear on the same menu.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Sushi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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sushi
noun
su·shi
ˈsü-shē 
ˈsu̇sh-ē
: cold rice formed into any of various shapes and topped or wrapped with pieces of often raw seafood or vegetables
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