brown rice

noun

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

brown rice

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of brown rice¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Cooking wild rice is different than cooking white rice and is more similar to cooking a brown rice.

From Salon

For a Mexican-inspired dish, fill the peppers with onions, spinach, black beans, brown rice and a blend of Mexican spices.

From Salon

After the war, he was known to drive around the state with a pressure cooker in the back of his sedan so he could demonstrate the merits of brown rice on demand.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown said the new recipe, which includes peas, red lentils, faba beans and brown rice, was developed through consultation with the company’s scientific and nutritional advisors, as well as leading health groups.

From Los Angeles Times

“As an example, an Asian individual might use tofu as a protein source and replace white rice with brown rice,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times