brown rice

American  

noun

1. rice from which the bran layers and germs have not been removed by polishing.

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brown rice British  

noun

1. unpolished rice, in which the grains retain the outer yellowish-brown layer (bran)

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Etymology

Origin of brown rice

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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brown rice

And for the evening meal, it's salmon, asparagus and brown rice.

From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2026

He said the recent deals have kept him going back for his preferred order of brown rice, black beans, chicken and mountains of toppings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025

At one point, the district switched from white to brown rice — a healthier whole grain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025

Or, for an Asian-inspired variation, use a mix of carrots, bean sprouts, broccoli, brown rice and edamame, paired with Asian spices and sauces.

From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2025

Eating whole wheat bread and whole grains like brown rice became a symbol of the new movement.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan