# cauliflower

/ˈkɑɫəˌfɫaʊɝ/ (US) · /kˈɒlɪflˌaʊɐ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cauliflower
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a large, round vegetable with a thick green stem and a white head made of small flower buds.

For teachers: a cultivated variety of cabbage (Brassica oleracea) with a large, compact, edible head of undeveloped flower buds.

## Examples

- I like to roast cauliflower with olive oil and salt.
- The chef served a creamy soup made from roasted cauliflower and garlic.
- While traditionally boiled, cauliflower has gained popularity as a low-carbohydrate substitute for rice or pizza crust in modern health-conscious cooking.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the vegetable as food; countable when referring to the individual plant or head.

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