(noun, adjective, verb)


1. (used especially of hair or fur) having a bright orange-brown color

- a man with gingery hair and bright blue eyes

- a ginger kitten

Similar word(s): colored, colorful, coloured, gingery


1. perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

Definition categories: plant, herb

2. dried ground gingerroot

Definition categories: food, spice

3. pungent rhizome of the common ginger plant; used fresh as a seasoning especially in Asian cookery

Similar word(s): gingerroot

Definition categories: food, flavorer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning

4. liveliness and energy

Similar word(s): pep, peppiness

Definition categories: attribute, life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness

Sentences with ginger as a noun:

- ginger colour:


1. add ginger to in order to add flavor

- ginger the soup

Definition categories: perception, spice, zest