celery
1 synonym for celery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A pale green vegetable with long crunchy stalks, eaten raw or cooked.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
cultivated celery
How to use celery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
celery stick
celery salt
chop celery
Etymology
From French céleri, ultimately from Ancient Greek selinon — the same root as the herb name "parsley" shares in part.
Full origin of celery →Frequently asked questions
What does “celery” mean?
The word “celery” means a pale green vegetable with long crunchy stalks, eaten raw or cooked. In plain terms, a crisp, watery green vegetable often used raw as a snack or as a base flavour for soups and stews.
How do you pronounce “celery”?
“Celery” is pronounced SEH-luh-ree (/ˈsɛləɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “celery” in a sentence?
Here is “celery” used in a sentence: “She chopped celery, carrots, and onion for the soup base.”
What part of speech is “celery”?
“Celery” is a noun.
Where does the word “celery” come from?
The word “celery” comes from Ancient Greek. From French céleri, ultimately from Ancient Greek selinon — the same root as the herb name "parsley" shares in part.
Is “celery” a common word?
“Celery” is an uncommon word in modern English.
