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BNC: 23736 COCA: 20243

watercress

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
watercress /ˈwɑːtɚˌkrɛs/ noun
watercress
/ˈwɑːtɚˌkrɛs/
noun
Learner's definition of WATERCRESS
[noncount]
: a plant that grows in water and that has small, round leaves which are often used in salads水田芥,豆瓣菜,西洋菜(水生植物,常用于沙拉)
BNC: 23736 COCA: 20243

watercress

noun

wa·​ter·​cress ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkres How to pronounce watercress (audio)
ˈwä-
1
: any of several aquatic or semiaquatic cresses
especially : a perennial cress (Nasturtium officinale) native to Europe and southwestern Asia that is naturalized in the U.S. and has leaves used especially in salads or as a potherb
2
: the leaves of a watercress

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Fold in watercress or arugula, and handfuls of basil and mint. New York Times, 20 July 2022 Broccoli and cauliflower are the obvious choices here, but turnips, watercress, kale, cabbage, bok choy, radishes, rutabaga and wasabi all count too. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 9 July 2022 Fiery, vitamin-rich watercress shines in this early summer pesto. Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, beans and watercress or arugula. Washington Post, 8 May 2022 Drain and press out the water, then purée the potato and watercress together in a food processor with ¼ cup cream and salt and pepper to taste. Ian Knauer, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2022 In spring, expect to come across dandelions, watercress, day lily, gallium and more. Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022 To start, a highlight is the delicate Deep Sea Halibut Gravadlax with watercress – which was velvety smooth. Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of watercress was in the 14th century
BNC: 23736 COCA: 20243

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