brown rice

noun

: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ

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Whole grains, legumes, oatmeal, brown rice, and vegetables are all rich in fiber. — Sarah Klein, Time, 30 June 2026 Choose whole grains like brown rice, bulgur, or amaranth instead of refined grains such as white rice. — Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 June 2026 Dinner can be stuffed bell peppers filled with brown rice, lentils, diced tomatoes and cumin, then finished with cheese. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026 The ground beef, tomatoes, and brown rice are combined into a comforting bowl of comfort food for cold days. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brown rice

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown rice was in 1883

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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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