spinach
word
/ˈspɪnətʃ/
SPI-nuhch
/spˈɪnɪtʃ/
SPI-nich
Definition
A dark green leafy vegetable commonly eaten cooked or raw in salads, known for being rich in iron and vitamins.
Usage & Nuances
Uncountable noun — say "some spinach," not "a spinach." Strongly associated with health and strength (thanks to Popeye). "Baby spinach" refers to young, tender leaves used raw in salads.
Spanish: espinacaPortuguese (BR): espinafrePortuguese (PT): espinafreChinese (Simplified): 菠菜Chinese (Traditional): 菠菜Hindi: पालकArabic: سبانخBengali: পালং শাকRussian: шпинатJapanese: ほうれん草Vietnamese: rau binaKorean: 시금치Turkish: ıspanakUrdu: پالکIndonesian: bayam
Example Sentences
I added fresh spinach to my smoothie this morning.
basic
Spinach is a great source of iron and vitamins.
basic
Can you buy some spinach at the supermarket?
basic
The salad was topped with baby spinach, goat cheese, and toasted walnuts.
natural
My grandmother's creamed spinach recipe has been in the family for generations.
natural
He refuses to eat spinach no matter how I cook it — even hidden in pasta sauce.
natural