sushi roll

noun

plural sushi rolls
: a Japanese dish consisting of a sheet of nori that is covered with vinegar-dressed rice and raw seafood or vegetables, rolled into a tube shape, and usually sliced into bite-sized pieces : maki
The average cost of a sushi roll—typically cut into eight pieces—in the Los Angeles area is between $8 and $10.Fox Business

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The menu includes avocado toast, ahi poke bowls, sashimi and sushi rolls, warm crab and avocado salad, lobsters, and steak frites. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

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1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sushi roll was in 1956

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“Sushi roll.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sushi%20roll. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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