spiralize

American  

[spahy-ruh-lahyz] / ˈspaɪ rəˌlaɪz /

verb (used with object)

spiralized, spiralizing

1. to cut or twist in spirals.

   Instead of reaching for a box of starchy spaghetti, spiralize a zucchini.

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verb (used without object)

spiralized, spiralizing

1. to cut something into spirals.

2. to move in or form spirals.

Etymology

Origin of spiralize

First recorded in 1835–40; spiral ( def. ) + -ize ( def. )

Example Sentences

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spiralize spiralized spiralizing

We prefer to spiralize our zucchini at home, but you can use store-bought zucchini noodles here.

From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2021

Meanwhile, spiralize the squash using the slicer blade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2016

With the right equipment, we all have the ability to sous vide, slap chop, air fry, spiralize, carbonize and even slice our own bananas.

From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2014

After having my hands in it for only a few minutes, my fingers felt like eels, and began, as it were, to serpentine and spiralize.

From Moby Dick: or, the White Whale by Melville, Herman

We spiralize through a tubular stairway to an immense height—a tube of stone, like a Titanic organ pipe, filled with waves of sound pouring down like a deluge.

From Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands, Volume 2 by Stowe, Harriet Beecher

Rather than the standard accompaniment of noodles or pasta, this cacciatore gets paired with zoodles, or spiralized zucchini, for a fresh — but still satisfying — version.

From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2023

Both the apples and kohlrabi can be spiralized for a fun twist.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2022

And intriguing entree that appeared to be noodles was spiralized celery root with a thick mushroom reduction that gets creamy when the vegetable moisture hits high heat.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 13, 2020

He’s now 19, as slight as a reed, with hair like a tangle of spiralized carrots.

From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2018

You don’t need to be paleo to enjoy spiralized veggie noodles or faux rice made from cauliflower.

From US News ● Oct. 29, 2014

In my home, zucchini has gone from a healthy-but-blah side dish to a quick and yummy main entree, simply by spiralizing, sautéing, and dressing it with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2018