Rice (noun)

1. The starchy seeds of an Asian cereal plant that are cooked and used for food.
2. A dish made of cooked rice.
3. A type of cereal plant.

Origin:

Late old english, via old northern french from latin oryza, from greek oruza, perhaps of dravidian origin.

Examples:

1. She cooked rice for dinner.
2. They grew rice on their farm.
3. I prefer brown rice over white rice.
4. Rice is a staple food in many cultures.
5. He ordered a chicken and rice dish at the restaurant.