uni

[yoo-nee]

uni Definition

  • 1short for university, an institution of higher education and research that awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines
  • 2a type of sushi in which a small ball of rice is topped with a slice of raw fish or other seafood

Using uni: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uni" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I'm studying at uni to become a doctor.

  • Example

    I ordered a plate of uni sushi at the restaurant.

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Summary: uni in Brief

The term 'uni' [yoo-nee] has two main meanings. It can be short for 'university,' which is an institution of higher education and research that awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines. Alternatively, it can refer to a type of sushi in which a small ball of rice is topped with a slice of raw fish or other seafood. Examples include 'I'm studying at uni to become a doctor.' and 'I ordered a plate of uni sushi at the restaurant.'

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