watercress
noun
wa·ter·cress
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkres 
ˈwä-
1
: any of several aquatic or semiaquatic cresses
especially
: a perennial cress (Nasturtium officinale) native to Europe and southwestern Asia that is naturalized in the U.S. and has leaves used especially in salads or as a potherb
2
: the leaves of a watercress
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Shadbolt cleverly blitzes a bit of black walnut into a vinaigrette that dresses a spray of watercress on the side, adding an unexpected layer of harmony.
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
For example, in the current spring menu, a verdant green spring pea vellutata stands on its own with watercress, a toast crisp, Marcona almonds and a lemon ricotta.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Lettuces include spinach, kale, romaine, watercress, and arugula.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Serve it with rice and watercress for a complete, satisfying meal.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
For example, in the current spring menu, a verdant green spring pea vellutata stands on its own with watercress, a toast crisp, Marcona almonds and a lemon ricotta.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Lettuces include spinach, kale, romaine, watercress, and arugula.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2026
Serve it with rice and watercress for a complete, satisfying meal.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Watercress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercress. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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watercress
noun
wa·ter·cress
-ˌkres
: a plant that is related to the mustards and the cabbage, grows especially in clear running water, and has crisp peppery-tasting leaves used especially in salads
also
: the leaves of a watercress
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