watercress
What is another word for watercress? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A peppery green herb that grows in freshwater streams and is eaten in salads or used as a garnish.
We haven't recorded synonyms for watercress yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use watercress
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
watercress soup
a bunch of watercress
watercress salad
watercress sandwich
It is an everyday food word, neutral in tone.
Etymology
Watercress comes from Middle English forms such as water cresse, which simply joined water and cress. Related words exist in Dutch, German, Swedish and West Frisian.
Full origin of watercress →Frequently asked questions
What is watercress?
Watercress is a leafy herb that grows in freshwater streams. People eat it in salads and use it as a garnish.
Is watercress countable or uncountable?
It can be both. It is usually uncountable, as in a bunch of watercress, and the plural is watercresses.
How do you spell watercress?
The usual spelling is one word, watercress. The forms water-cress and water cress also exist.
