mushroom
word
/ˈməʃɹum/
/mˈʌʃɹuːm/
Definition
A type of fungus that usually grows in damp places and is often used as food. Some mushrooms are edible and some are poisonous.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both food and nature contexts. 'Mushroom' can be countable ('a mushroom', 'several mushrooms'). Watch for 'mushroom' as a verb meaning 'grow or expand rapidly'. Not all mushrooms are safe to eat; some are toxic.
Spanish: champiñón - hongo (comestible)Portuguese (BR): cogumeloPortuguese (PT): cogumeloChinese (Simplified): 蘑菇Chinese (Traditional): 蘑菇Hindi: मशरूमArabic: فطر (صالح للأكل)Bengali: মাশরুমRussian: грибJapanese: きのこVietnamese: nấmKorean: 버섯Turkish: mantarUrdu: مشرومIndonesian: jamur
Example Sentences
She cooked a delicious mushroom soup.
basic
There is a mushroom growing in my backyard.
basic
Do not eat a wild mushroom unless you are sure it is safe.
basic
The city’s tech scene has mushroomed in the last five years.
natural
I love pizza loaded with mushrooms and cheese.
natural
After the rain, the forest floor was covered with little mushrooms.
natural