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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Together with classic egg noodles, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and just a few more ingredients, the rotisserie chicken pulls together the meal.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
High-water foods include celery, cucumbers, lettuce, and watermelon.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Onions, garlic, leeks, carrots, celery, bell peppers, ginger, parsley, cilantro, and basil are other common examples.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Add aromatics like carrots, celery and parsley.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
High-water foods include celery, cucumbers, lettuce, and watermelon.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Onions, garlic, leeks, carrots, celery, bell peppers, ginger, parsley, cilantro, and basil are other common examples.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Add aromatics like carrots, celery and parsley.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Celery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celery. Accessed 14 Sep. 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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