Meaning & Definition of word "Broccoli"

Broccoli

/ˈbrɒk.ə.li/

1. A vegetable of the cabbage family with a large, green flower head, often eaten cooked or raw.
- Example: I love adding steamed broccoli to my stir-fry dishes.
2. The edible green flower head of the broccoli plant.
- Example: The recipe calls for two cups of chopped broccoli.
3. A rich source of vitamins and minerals, considered a health food.
- Example: Eating broccoli regularly can improve your overall health.
4. A plant of the species Brassica oleracea, widely cultivated in temperate climates.
- Example: Broccoli thrives in cooler weather and is often planted in early spring.
5. A compound of vitamins C, K, and various antioxidants found in broccoli.
- Example: Broccoli is praised for its high nutritional value.

●From Italian 'broccolo', meaning 'cabbage sprout'.

broccoli and cheese:

A dish made with cooked broccoli and a cheese sauce.

eat your broccoli:

A phrase encouraging someone to eat their vegetables, often used playfully.

cauliflower:

A white vegetable similar to broccoli that is also a cruciferous plant.

kale:

A leafy green vegetable that is a member of the cabbage family.

Meaning: Broccoli

● Example Sentence: He's all about that broccoli life, eating healthy every day.

Meaning: Money (in some contexts)

● Example Sentence: If you want to keep making that broccoli, you better work hard.