Swede (Noun)
Meaning 1
A cruciferous plant with a thick bulbous edible yellow root.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mashed swede was served alongside the roast lamb as a delicious and traditional side dish.
- She decided to plant swede seeds in the garden in late spring, and was pleased to see them mature over the summer.
- In some countries, swede is considered a more affordable and accessible alternative to potato.
- Roasted swede made a lovely sweet and savory accompaniment to the rich game meats at the holiday feast.
- Steaming the swede instead of boiling it helped preserve its nutrients and flavors, she thought.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A native or inhabitant of Sweden.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Swede walked into the café and ordered a traditional Swedish pastry.
- As a Swede, she was proud of her country's design heritage.
- The Swede living in Paris often felt homesick for the Swedish countryside.
- He met a Swede on his travels and they became fast friends.
- The Swede was delighted to show off her hometown to the visiting tourists.
Meaning 3
The large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.