açaí

Or a·ca·i

[ah-sah-ee, ah-sahy-ee]

noun

1. the deep purple, edible berry of a Central and South American palm tree, Euterpe oleracea.

açaí

/ asai /

noun

1. Also called: palm berry. a berry that grows on palm trees in the Brazilian rainforests. Because it is rich in nutrients, it is used to make energy drinks

Word History and Origins

Origin of açaí¹

First recorded in 1850–60; from Portuguese açaí, earlier açay, assaí, uaçay, from either Tupi ïwasaí (unrecorded) or a similar source in the Tupi-Guarani family

Word History and Origins

Origin of açaí¹

C21: Portuguese

Example Sentences

The company recalled its frozen acai bowls in February due to possible contamination from foreign material and recalled sparkling mineral water in March after learning that 1% of the glass bottles could have damage.

From Los Angeles Times

The old carports next to the guest rooms were enclosed and became indoor retail spaces — an acai bowl eatery, plant shop, artisan boutique and other spots have opened, with more to come.

From Los Angeles Times

Choose between Sicilian-style slices at Prince St. Pizza or Neapolitan pies at Ronan, order a hot dog or sausage topped with Japanese ingredients from Indio-based Sumo Dog or, for something lighter, look to Alfalfa for salads, Sweetfin for poke bowls, Oakberry Acai for acai bowls and smoothies or an espresso pick-me-up from Menotti’s.

From Los Angeles Times

He used to make an income from harvesting açaí berries from trees that once occupied the space.

From BBC

The organic acai bowl, which sells for $3.99, may contain plastic material, the retailer announced last week.

From Los Angeles Times