fried rice

noun

: a dish of boiled or steamed rice that is stir-fried typically with soy sauce, beaten egg, chopped meat, and vegetables

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An improbable preparation that somehow manages to be immediately familiar and comforting, this cheeseburger fried rice is a little peek into all the fun going down at Agnes and Sherman in Houston, one of our Best New Restaurants of 2026. — Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 The McCarthy haunt has 10 tables, with a rotating and delectable menu that includes kimchi fried rice, Wagyu sirloin steaks, and sockeye salmon. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 The stars of their menus have been the salmon fried rice and smash burger for lunch, and the morning mussel and breakfast tacos for breakfast. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026 The film also documented other items in his diet like raw honey, sea bass, asparagus and egg fried rice. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fried rice

Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fried rice was in 1795

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“Fried rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fried%20rice. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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