Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rice
Noun
/raɪs/

Definition
Rice is a starchy cereal grain that is a staple food for a large part of the world’s population.

Examples
- Rice is often served as a side dish in many cultures.
- Sushi is made with sticky rice.
- Some people enjoy rice pudding for dessert.

Meaning
It is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima, commonly cultivated as an important food crop.

Synonyms
- Grain
- Cereal
- Carbohydrate