white rice

noun

: rice from which the hull and bran have been removed by milling

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Use whole grains instead of white rice to boost the fiber and protein content of your favorite recipes. Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Apr. 2025 It’s made with Suntory’s Haku Vodka as the core component, which is distilled from 100 percent Japanese white rice, along with yuzu and matcha liqueurs. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025 The best rice varieties for crispy rice include jasmine and basmati white rice; the outside of the rice gets crispy while the center stays soft. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2025 Choose whole grains like quinoa, oats, wild rice, whole wheat pasta, or farro instead of refined grains like white rice, bread, and pasta.. Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white rice

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white rice was in 1916

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“White rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20rice. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

white rice

noun
: rice from which outer covering and seed coat have been removed

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