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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Her version — with instruction from the owner of her favorite taverna in Athens — involves plenty of whole carrots, onion, celery stalks and garlic, which pack the already nutrient-rich dish with even more vegetal goodness.
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
To avoid this, sow celery seeds early in the season, keep the plants well-watered and mulched, and shelter them with shade cloth during periods of high heat.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Tuesday, June 3, Beef Stew with carrots, potatoes, onions and celery, whole grain roll, Romaine salad and tomatoes, pineapples, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
In the float, celery root ice cream is drizzled with coffee oil, topped with red wine vinegar and shio koji-marinated cherries, and spritzed with a homemade celery soda.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
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Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
To avoid this, sow celery seeds early in the season, keep the plants well-watered and mulched, and shelter them with shade cloth during periods of high heat.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025
Tuesday, June 3, Beef Stew with carrots, potatoes, onions and celery, whole grain roll, Romaine salad and tomatoes, pineapples, milk.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
In the float, celery root ice cream is drizzled with coffee oil, topped with red wine vinegar and shio koji-marinated cherries, and spritzed with a homemade celery soda.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 May 2025
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“Celery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celery. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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