congee

noun

con·​gee ˈkän-jē How to pronounce congee (audio)
: porridge made from rice

Examples of congee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace charges up to $84.99 a head for a mind-boggling spread (Filipino congee, red-velvet waffles, an omelette bar, birria tacos). Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024 Here, Little Fish’s breakfast menu is entirely new, with standouts such as fish congee and cottage cheese pancakes,the latter of which Vahle and Sonenshein both happened to grow up eating. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023 There’s congee, seitan skewers with mala spice, char siu with oyster mushroom filling, and blanched spinach in sesame sauce, to name just a few of the delicious and visually stimulating recipes included here. Alicia Kennedy, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024 Come breakfast, flight attendants can provide dishes like eggs made to order, fresh smoothies, or congee with a side of dumplings. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for congee 

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Word History

Etymology

Tamil kañci water from cooked rice

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of congee was in 1930

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Cite this Entry

“Congee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congee. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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