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

Oh! he was exceedingly merry; and taking a long inspiration of smoke, removed his cigar, and sat sideways looking at us, letting the vapor slowly wriggle and spiralize out of his mouth.

From Redburn. His First Voyage 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

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

From New York Times ● Feb. 13, 2018

And Whole Foods sells spiralized zucchini and squash and riced cauliflower in its produce section.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 3, 2016

Cookbooks and blogs are devoted to spiralized vegetables, so you'll never be short of recipes.

From US News ● Dec. 23, 2015

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