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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Learn how to craft your own sushi rolls in an interactive class at Hi-Wire Brewing. Alexis Clinton, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 California’s crabby conundrum Dungeness crabs are plucked from the Pacific to use for sushi rolls, salads and their namesake cakes. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025 In concrete terms, that means several sushi rolls made with fresh fish flown in daily and entrees such as Thai Bronzino and A-5 wagyu cooked over a hot stone. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 28 Mar. 2024 Think about it: tacos, sandwiches, wraps, empanadas, bao, sushi rolls, hot dogs. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025 Chef Paul’s culinary career started 30 years ago in Korea, followed by two decades in the U.S., including a 2014 Best Chef award in Boston for his innovative Toro Jalapeño maki sushi roll, resurrected on this menu. Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025 There’s a wide selection of sushi rolls, sashimi and noodle dishes like ramen and pho. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2025 Craft your own sushi rolls at Panzu Brewing in Mint Hill. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025 Get fresh sushi rolls, flatbreads, tacos, and burgers at the casual U-Tiki Beach near the Jupiter Inlet Marina. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025

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First Known Use

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 10 Mar. 2025.

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