Word
curries
Phoneticscur·ries, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɝiz/
UK/kˈʌɹɪz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a warm, spicy dish of meat or vegetables in a thick sauce, often served with rice. You see it in Indian, Thai, and many other cuisines.
n. a dish of meat, vegetables, or legumes cooked in a spiced sauce, originating in South Asian cuisine.
Examples
“These two curries taste hot and delicious.”
“The restaurant offers three curries with rice, and we order the chicken one.”
“While the menu lists several regional curries, the southern varieties tend to use more coconut milk and fresh chilies than their northern counterparts.”
Examples
simple
“These two curries taste hot and delicious.”
contextual
“The restaurant offers three curries with rice, and we order the chicken one.”
complex
“While the menu lists several regional curries, the southern varieties tend to use more coconut milk and fresh chilies than their northern counterparts.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “curries” in context.
Verb
01. cook curries
“He cooks vegetable curries every Friday.”
verb + noun
02. curries smell
“The curries smell wonderful from the kitchen.”
noun + verb
03. curries taste
“These curries taste great with white rice.”
noun + verb
04. eat curries
“We eat fish curries a lot at home.”
verb + noun
05. go with curries
“Plain rice goes well with hot curries.”
verb + prep + noun
06. make curries
“My mother can make delicious chicken curries.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. hot curries
“Be careful! These hot curries are very spicy.”
adj + noun
08. indian curries
“This restaurant makes excellent Indian curries.”
adj + noun
09. mild curries
“My kids like mild curries because they are not spicy.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. bowl of curries
“He ordered a small bowl of chicken curries.”
noun + prep + noun
11. eat curries with rice
“We often eat curries with rice at home.”
12. make mild vegetable curries
“She can make mild vegetable curries for kids.”
Real-World Examples
“Lamb is often Muslim consumers' meat of choice for family occasions and festivals like Ramadan and Eid, while mutton is a popular ingredient in curries and stews.” “Recipes for Indian-style curries started to appear in the 18th century.” “It is fried as a snack (nadru monje) served alongside chai, or added to yogurt sauces (nadru yakhni) and rich curries.” “In the Philippines and Indonesia, it is common to cut the long seed pods - known as "drumsticks" - into shorter lengths to be stewed in curries and soups.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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