Synonyms for

Cabbage

Verb / ˈkæbʌdʒ / / ˈkæbɪdʒ / Another word for cabbage — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a leafy green or purple biennial plant, eaten as a vegetable

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

Brassica oleracea

Informal

head greens

Literary

colewort

Antonyms

fruit flower tree grass weed

Common collocations

  • head of cabbage
  • red cabbage
  • green cabbage
  • sauerkraut cabbage
  • cabbage soup
  • boiled cabbage
  • cabbage patch

Word family

noun cabbage

Usage note

Cabbage is a common vegetable. The term 'cabbage' can sometimes be used informally to refer to money, but this is dated and less common now.

Example sentences

  1. My mom made a delicious cabbage soup for dinner.
  2. I planted some cabbage in my garden.
  3. I hate the taste of cooked cabbage.
  4. The farmer harvested a lot of cabbage this season.
  5. Cabbage is a good source of Vitamin C.

Quotes

  • I love eating cabbage. It's like biting into a crunchy cloud. -Peter Griffin
  • I like cabbage. That's why I bought a cabbage patch. -Mitch Hedberg
  • Cabbage: A vegetable about as large and wise as a man's head. -Ambrose Bierce

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