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

This is another reason that wild rice is such a stellar option for a grain salad, in which it pairs beautifully with whatever mix-ins and garnishes you might opt to use.

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

Now it was time to harvest the wild rice that grew across from the island in the great sloughs of Kakagon, where Mama’s brother and one of her sisters lived.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich