ginger

/d‍ʒˈɪnd‍ʒɐ/

/ˈdʒɪndʒɝ/

Ginger

a light brownish-orange color

a thick and spicy root with pale brown color used as a seasoning in cooking, particularly in powder form

synonyms : gingerroot

liveliness and energy

synonyms : pep

dried ground gingerroot

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

ginger

(of someone's hair or an animal's fur) bright orange-brown in color

synonyms : gingery

to ginger

MAIN VERB

add ginger to in order to add flavor

Examples

1. She carefully lifted the ginger tuber from the soil.

2. He brewed a cup of ginger tea to soothe his upset stomach.

3. He marinated the chicken in a mixture of soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil for a delicious Asian-inspired flavor.

4. My Asian friend made a refreshing ramen salad with cold noodles, cucumber, and ginger dressing.