Definitions

wild rice

NOUN

perennial aquatic grass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brown rice

WEAK

basmati rice long-grain rice orzo pilaf unpolished rice

Example Sentences

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The company normalized now-common food items such as wild rice and almond butter.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Grown primarily around the Great Lakes, wild rice has long been a staple in the region, primarily amongst the Indigenous communities in the Midwestern US and Canada.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2025

While seeing wild rice on "Top Chef" may pique fans' interest, making it at home can sometimes be a challenge for many home cooks.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2025

The new state seal features a loon amid wild rice.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

I baked a fish in leaves, and ate a small, precious amount of wild rice.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George