celery
word
/ˈsɛɫɝi/
/sˈɛləɹi/
Definition
Celery is a long, thin, crunchy green vegetable with stalks and leaves, often eaten raw or cooked in salads, soups, or snacks.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used as an uncountable noun ('some celery'), rarely plural. Common in healthy eating, salads, juices, or as a crunchy snack. Not to confuse with 'celeriac' (a different root vegetable).
Spanish: apioPortuguese (BR): aipoPortuguese (PT): aipoChinese (Simplified): 芹菜Chinese (Traditional): 芹菜Hindi: अजवाइन (सब्ज़ी)Arabic: كرفسBengali: সেলারিRussian: сельдерейJapanese: セロリVietnamese: cần tâyKorean: 샐러리Turkish: kerevizUrdu: اجوائن کا پتہIndonesian: seledri
Example Sentences
Can you cut up some celery for the salad?
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The dip tastes great with celery and carrots.
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I like to eat celery with peanut butter.
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She puts celery in the soup.
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I always snack on celery sticks when I'm hungry.
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Celery is green and crunchy.
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