broccoli
noun
broc·co·li
| \ ˈbrä-kə-lē
, ˈbrä-klē\
, ˈbrä-klē\
Definition of broccoli
1
chiefly British
: a large hardy cauliflower
2a
: either of two garden vegetable plants closely related to the cabbage:
(1)
: one with a thick central stem and a compact head of dense usually green florets that is classified with the cauliflower
(2)
: one (Brassica oleracea italica) with slender stems and usually green or purple florets not arranged in a central head
b
: the stems and immature florets of broccoli used as food
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Tomatoes, carrots, Walla Walla onions, and new broccoli will highlight our markets. — Steve Edwards, Anchorage Daily News, "Now is the time to get Southcentral Alaska produce - before the frost does," 12 Sep. 2019 Pasta salad: This could be as easy as cooking up some rotini and throwing in some broccoli or peas (or any vegetable your kids will eat) and mixing with bottled dressing. — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Skip the PB&J and pack a Wisconsin school lunch inspired by tailgating, Kwik Trip and the State Fair," 10 Sep. 2019 Hard fruits like apples and oranges, and tough vegetables like carrots and broccoli can easily make their way far from trailheads. — James Lynch, Popular Mechanics, "How To Eat Well on Your Next Backpacking Trip," 7 Sep. 2019 Attendees will receive a broccoli transplant and information handouts. — Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, "Now is the time to spread wildflower seed in your San Antonio garden," 6 Sep. 2019 Eggs stored above broccoli. | Eggs relocated to prevent cross-contamination. — Ebony Day, azcentral, "Moldy cheese among violations found during restaurant inspections," 4 Sep. 2019 Sunday Riley’s antioxidant-rich, vegan face oil combines nine different cold-press superfood oils (ranging from blueberries to broccoli) to give your skin an instant glow. — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, "The Sunday Riley Juno Oil Drew Barrymore Swears By Is On Sale at Dermstore Right Now," 20 Aug. 2019 After only a few days, the zucchini gets big and tough and the yellow broccoli flowers open. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, "It’s time for midsummer harvesting: Use it or lose it," 2 Aug. 2019 Note: This recipe calls for broccoli in a steam-able bag. — Robin Miller, azcentral, "Healthy summer dinners you can make without turning on the oven," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'broccoli.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for broccoli
broccoli
noun
broc·co·li
| \ ˈbrä-kə-lē
, ˈbrä-klē\
, ˈbrä-klē\
Kids Definition of broccoli
: a vegetable that has green stalks and green or purplish clustered flower buds
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