Brussels sprout

/bɹˈʌsəlz spɹˈaʊt/

Brussels sprout

a small round green vegetable from the cabbage family, used in cooking

Examples

1. The chef roasted the Brussels sprouts until they turned golden brown.

2. My grandparents planted Brussels sprouts in their backyard garden, hoping to enjoy a bountiful harvest in the fall.

3. I tried Brussels sprouts for the first time and discovered that they were surprisingly tasty.

4. Brussels sprouts, tomatoes and mushrooms are also rich sources of this nutrient.