Synonyms for

Broccoli

Verb / ˈbrɑ:kʌli: / / ˈbrɑ:kli: / Another word for broccoli — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a vegetable with green florets and a thick stalk, both of which are edible

Synonyms & similar words

brassicaoleraceaitalica cauliflower cabbage kale spinach lettuce peas asparagus artichoke zucchini okra eggplant celery carrots

Synonyms by register

Formal

Brassica oleracea italica garden broccoli

Informal

florets green trees

Antonyms

fruit dessert sweet sugar candy cake

Common collocations

  • steamed broccoli
  • raw broccoli
  • broccoli florets
  • broccoli soup
  • broccoli salad
  • broccoli rabe
  • broccoli cheddar

Word family

noun broccoli

Usage note

Broccoli is a specific vegetable and does not have direct antonyms in the typical sense. The antonyms provided are based on contrasting categories of food.

Example sentences

  1. My mom always makes sure I eat my broccoli because it's good for me.
  2. I like to dip my broccoli in ranch dressing.
  3. Broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables.
  4. We grew broccoli in our garden this year.
  5. The broccoli and cheese casserole was delicious.

Quotes

  • "Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates
  • "The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition." - Thomas Edison
  • "I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." - A. Whitney Brown

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