ginger

Definition

  • n. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
  • n. dried ground gingerroot
  • n. pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery
  • v. add ginger to in order to add flavor

Word forms

Past participle
gingered
Present participle
gingering
Past tense
gingered
Third person singular
gingers

Example sentences

  1. n.

    I love adding ginger to my tea because it gives me energy.

  2. a.

    She wore a beautiful ginger dress to the party.

  3. vt.

    The chef decided to ginger the soup to make it more flavorful.