rhubarb Definition
- 1a plant with large green leaves and long red stems that are cooked and used in sweet dishes
- 2the long red edible stems of this plant
Using rhubarb: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rhubarb" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She made a delicious rhubarb pie.
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The rhubarb is ready to be harvested.
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Rhubarb is often paired with strawberries in desserts.
rhubarb Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for rhubarb
Phrases with rhubarb
an area in West Yorkshire, England, where rhubarb has been traditionally grown in forcing sheds
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The Rhubarb Triangle is famous for producing high-quality rhubarb.
a traditional British sweet consisting of a boiled sweet flavored with rhubarb and custard
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I love the taste of rhubarb and custard sweets.
rhubarb that is grown in complete darkness, which makes it sweeter and more tender than outdoor-grown rhubarb
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Forced rhubarb is a delicacy that is only available for a short period each year.
Origins of rhubarb
from Old French 'rubarbe', from Late Latin 'rheubarbarum', from Greek 'rha barbaron', from 'rha' (rhubarb) + 'barbaros' (foreign)
Summary: rhubarb in Brief
Rhubarb [ˈruːbɑːb] is a plant with large green leaves and long red stems that are cooked and used in sweet dishes. It is often paired with strawberries in desserts. 'Rhubarb triangle' refers to an area in West Yorkshire, England, where rhubarb has been traditionally grown in forcing sheds. 'Forced rhubarb' is a delicacy that is sweeter and more tender than outdoor-grown rhubarb.
