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Congee (Noun)

Meaning 1

(architecture) a concave molding.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Conge

Hypernyms

  • Molding

Meaning 2

An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Conge

Hypernyms

  • Firing
  • Dismissal
  • Liberation
  • Sacking
  • Discharge
  • Release
  • Sack

Meaning 3

A Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • My grandmother always made a warm bowl of congee for me when I was feeling under the weather as a child.
  • Congee was a staple breakfast food in many traditional Chinese households, often served with various toppings such as vegetables and meats.
  • In some regions of China, congee is a comfort food that people enjoy with sweet ingredients like sugar, lotus seeds, and red dates.
  • On weekends, I like to start my day with a steaming bowl of savory congee and some pickled vegetables.
  • After a long night of partying, my friends and I would often gather at a congee shop to enjoy a nourishing and restorative breakfast.

Synonyms

  • Jook

Meaning 4

Formal permission to depart; "he gave me his conge".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Conge

Hypernyms

  • Permit
  • License
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