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celery

1 synonyms and 0 antonyms 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

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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.

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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.

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