congee

noun

con·​gee ˈkän-jē How to pronounce congee (audio)
: porridge made from rice

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But my favorite is the breakfast congee, which leaves me wanting to ask for a second serving. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 Mandazis, ginger rice congee and crispy lentil kofte can be found in a new cafe, run by the nonprofit organization MAKE Projects, which opened at the end of June with a mission to empower immigrant and refugee women. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 For dim sum, Hei La Moon is home to a bi-level, hall-style emporium while Winsor Dim Sum Café presents an expansive menu and outstanding congee. — Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Rhoda and Laurence are also both making versions of congee. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for congee

Word History

Etymology

Tamil kañci water from cooked rice

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of congee was in 1930

Rhymes for congee

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congealment
congee
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“Congee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congee. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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