curry

noun
UK: /ˈkʌri/
US: /ˈkɜːri/

  1. A dish, originally from South Asia, made with a sauce of strong spices and usually eaten with rice.

    1. I love chicken curry, it's my favorite.
    2. She made a delicious vegetable curry for dinner, packed with flavor and nutrients.

  2. A powder made from a mixture of spices, used to flavor food.

    1. Add a teaspoon of curry to the soup.
    2. The recipe called for a tablespoon of curry powder to give the dish its distinctive taste.

Synonyms

korma vindaloo madras
curry verb

  1. To flavor food with curry powder or a curry sauce.

    1. I will curry the chicken tonight.
    2. She decided to curry the vegetables to add some spice to the meal.
curry adjective

  1. Flavored with curry powder.

    1. I ordered a curry chicken sandwich.
    2. They sell many types of dishes, including curry flavored ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curry" in English means: A dish, originally from South Asia, made with a sauce of strong spices and usually eaten with rice., A powder made from a mixture of spices, used to flavor food..

The phonetic transcription of "curry" is /ˈkʌri/ in British English and /ˈkɜːri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curry": korma, vindaloo, madras.

Example usage of "curry": "I love chicken curry, it's my favorite.". More examples on the page.