plural celeries
: a European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family
specifically
: one of a cultivated variety (A. graveolens var. dulce) with leafstalks eaten raw or cooked
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The Whole Herb Company Inc. issued a voluntary recall for select lots of its organic whole celery seeds on May 27 due to potential salmonella contamination.
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
In a large bowl, gently mix together jalapeño, diced red pepper, and celery.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
On the grocery side—a major driver of Amazon Prime purchases—popular items included bananas, apples, celery, hand warmers, and moisturizing cream, as well as anti-dandruff shampoo.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Bright medium-deep yellow green; aromas of celery, pea and asparagus.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
In a large bowl, gently mix together jalapeño, diced red pepper, and celery.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
On the grocery side—a major driver of Amazon Prime purchases—popular items included bananas, apples, celery, hand warmers, and moisturizing cream, as well as anti-dandruff shampoo.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
Bright medium-deep yellow green; aromas of celery, pea and asparagus.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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“Celery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celery. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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celery
noun
cel·ery
ˈsel-(ə-)rē 
plural celeries
: a European herb related to the carrot and widely grown for the thick edible stems
also
: the stems of celery used for food
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