kimchi

/ˈkɪmtʃi/ /ˈkɪmchi/

Meanings

noun

A Korean dish made of vegetables, such as cabbage or radishes, that are salted, seasoned, and stored in sealed containers to undergo lactic acid fermentation.

Examples :

"My mom always makes a big batch of kimchi in the fall so we have some to eat all winter long. "

noun

A Korean person.

Examples :

"Context: In this very niche and arguably inaccurate usage, "kimchi" is sometimes used informally to refer to a Korean person. Sentence: "My friend Ji-woo is a kimchi; he always knows the best Korean restaurants in town." "

person nation

Related Words

sentence noun

[ˈsɛntn̩t͡s]

The decision or judgement of a jury or court; a verdict.

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

containers noun

/kənˈteɪnərz/

Someone who contains; something that contains.

"We used plastic containers to store the leftover food after dinner. "

informally adverb

/ɪnˈfɔrməli/ /ɪnˈfɔrməli/

In an irregular or informal manner; without the usual forms.

"We informally discussed the project at lunch, without a formal meeting. "

arguably adverb

/ˈɑːrɡjuəbli/ /ˈɑːrɡjəbli/

As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent.

"She is, arguably, the most dedicated student in the class, given her perfect attendance, consistently high grades, and active participation. "

radishes noun

/ˈrædɪʃɪz/ /ˈrædɪʃəs/

A plant of the Brassicaceae family, Raphanus sativus or Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, having an edible root.

"We planted radishes in the garden this spring, hoping for a crunchy addition to our salads. "

sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

cabbage noun

/ˈkæbɪdʒ/

An edible plant (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) having a head of green leaves.

"My grandmother planted a large cabbage in her garden. "

fermentation noun

/ˌfɜː(ɹ)mənˈteɪʃən/

Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

"The fermentation process in the sourdough bread recipe produces a characteristic tangy flavor. "

vegetables noun

/ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəlz/

Any plant.

"In biology class, we learned that technically, even fruits are vegetables because vegetables are any plant. "

seasoned verb

/ˈsiːzənd/

To make fit for any use by time or habit; to habituate; to accustom; to inure.

"to season oneself to a climate"

restaurants noun

/ˈrɛstəˌrɑːnts/ /ˈrɛstəˌrɒnts/

An eating establishment in which diners are served food, usually by waiters at their tables but sometimes (as in a fast food restaurant) at a counter.

"My family loves to try new restaurants in our city every weekend. "

inaccurate adjective

/ɪnˈæ.kjʊ.ɹət/

Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate.

"The student's report was inaccurate because they had miscalculated the figures. "