celery

/ˈsɛləri/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant with stalks eaten raw or cooked, typically used in salads or as a garnish.

“She added celery sticks to her Caesar salad.”

2. verb

to cut or cut into stalks, typically of celery or other long-stemmed vegetables.

“He celerys the vegetables for the salad.”

Synonyms

  • lettuce
  • parsley

Antonyms

  • garlic
  • onion