Used in a Sentence

curry

How to use curry in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for curry.

Editorial note

You can add curry spice or other herbs for variety.

Examples6
Definitions4
Parts of speech2

Quick take

(East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of curry gathered in one view.

noun

(East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice

verb

season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

verb

treat by incorporating fat; "curry tanned leather"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for curry.

noun

(East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice

verb

season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

verb

treat by incorporating fat; "curry tanned leather"

verb

give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses"

Example sentences

1

You can add curry spice or other herbs for variety.

2

Eat the 15 rupee rice-curry meal and travel in 20 year old buses.

3

> 'In London nowadays it feels like the three choices for your role in life are "banker", "football hooligan" or "curry shop owner".

4

There is so much opportunity in London right now, it's a great place to be even for those whose aspirations differ from "banker", "football hooligan" or "curry shop owner".

5

It seems that at least some of the time he has been most interested in posting an interesting read for frequent travelers, and not necessarily trying to curry favor with TSA.

6

How about - this is essientially takeway but you have to heat the curry in your microwave and then add the fresh coriander yourself - the upshot is that it will last a week in your fridge should you not eat it all tonight.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use curry in a sentence?

You can add curry spice or other herbs for variety.

What does curry mean?

(East Indian cookery) a pungent dish of vegetables or meats flavored with curry powder and usually eaten with rice

What part of speech is curry?

curry is commonly used as noun, verb.