mushroom1 nounmushroom2 verb
mushroommush‧room1 /ˈmʌʃruːm, -rʊm/ ●●● S3 noun [countable] 
Word OriginWORD ORIGINmushroom1
ExamplesOrigin:
1400-1500 French mousseron, from Latin mussirioEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
word sets- mushroom soup
- But atomic power to my generation always means that mushroom cloud.
- Gibbs brought mushrooms for the fiesta.
- He could have been right at that, when one considers the trips that hippies take after eating some types of mushroom.
- His gaze moved along steadily until it rested on the mushrooms - chestnut mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, field mushrooms.
- If another living shaman eats a portion of shaman mushroom then it dissolves inside him and releases vast amounts of magic energy.
- Place a cube of Gorgonzola atop each serving of polenta and mushrooms and warm under broiler.
- Soak dried mushrooms in hot water to cover until soft, about 20 minutes.
- Then other mushrooms began popping up.
WORD SETS► Food
Collocationsabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► wild mushroom/garlic/rose etcCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► fresh
· Add fresh and dried mushrooms and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.· Variation: Substitute 8 ounces finely chopped fresh mushrooms, sauteed until browned in one tablespoon oil, for dried mushrooms.· In almost all instances, cook fresh mushrooms quickly in a little butter or olive oil in a hot saute pan.· Slow cooking or braising tends to turn fresh mushrooms to mush and to destroy their subtle, ethereal texture.
► magic· Magic Mushrooms Used by the Aztecs in ancient rituals, magic mushrooms are a hallucinogen.· Bob had a brown paper poke in his hand from which he was eating magic mushrooms as if they were lemon drops.· Cultivation of magic mushrooms for use is illegal in Britain, but possession is not.· The bad news for magic mushroom hunters is that this is not the time of year for fruiting.
► wild· She adds eggs, cream, or a little crème fraiche, and wild mushrooms cooked with shallots.· I conjured up visions of wild mushroom risotto, tiramisu, Cherry, Garcia ice cream, and currant scones.· They had pasta to start, delicious home-made shells served with a piquant wild mushroom sauce.· Garnish with tropical fruits and sauteed wild mushrooms, if desired.· Garnish with reserved pancetta, chopped basil, and wild mushrooms, if used.,.
NOUN► cloud· Some amyl too, which blew Jed's head up like a mushroom cloud.· Dust is raised by near-surface bursts and lifted to high altitudes by the mushroom cloud.· Sandro Botticelli s chart of hell is like a mushroom cloud or a child s spinning top.· They raise horrendous amounts of dust, which is carried by the rising mushroom clouds into the stratosphere.· But atomic power to my generation always means that mushroom cloud.
► polyp· The other method mushroom polyps use to reproduce is division.· With a little care in their placement in the tank, the mushroom polyps can be thoroughly recommended for the reef aquarium.
► soup· She then had a delectable mushroom soup - and for the main course she chose something that was entirely new to her.
VERB► add· Melt the butter gently in it, then add the mushrooms and spring onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.· Return the onion to the pan and add the mushrooms, courgette and pepper and cook together for a few minutes.· Gradually stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring. Add mushrooms.· Boil for 5 minutes on gentle heat then add mushroom - and simmer in a covered saucepan for a further 7 minutes.· Heat, add shallots and mushrooms, and saute until very lightly browned.· Make up Pasta Choice as per packet instructions. Add salami and mushrooms.
► chop· Drain and chop the mushrooms. 5.· Place the chopped asparagus over the mushrooms and onions.· Coarsely chop mushrooms and set aside.· Variation: Substitute 8 ounces finely chopped fresh mushrooms, sauteed until browned in one tablespoon oil, for dried mushrooms.
► cook· Remove with slotted spoon, set aside. Cook onion and mushrooms gently in pan for 5 mins, stirring regularly.· While boar is cooking, saute mushrooms in remaining 1 tablespoon of butter until lightly golden brown; set aside.· The hotel is serving it cooked in butter with mushroom and cream flamed with brandy.· In almost all instances, cook fresh mushrooms quickly in a little butter or olive oil in a hot saute pan.
► dry· I found dried porcini mushrooms in the produce section of my market that were full-flavored and moist enough to chop.· Add fresh and dried mushrooms and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.· Soak dried mushrooms in hot water to cover until soft, about 20 minutes.· This gravy gets its flavor from dried mushroom and browned flour.· Variation: Substitute 8 ounces finely chopped fresh mushrooms, sauteed until browned in one tablespoon oil, for dried mushrooms.
► eat· Bob had a brown paper poke in his hand from which he was eating magic mushrooms as if they were lemon drops.· We ate mushroom until we came to the Mekong.· Lapp shamans used to eat the mushroom during the midwinter pagan ceremonies of Annual Renewal.· A Petaluma man has died after eating toxic mushrooms in the second such poisoning incident in the Bay Area in a week.· He could have been right at that, when one considers the trips that hippies take after eating some types of mushroom.· Last year there were 13 cases, including the death of a farm worker who ate poisonous mushrooms.· Ffly ate it, but then she would eat anything but mushrooms and there were seldom any of those up for grabs.· It was a large house, so she ate a little piece of mushroom to get bigger, and walked on.
► mix· Sauté the mushrooms in duck fat and drain. Mix the mushrooms and leeks and season.
► slice· Remove from the pan. Slice the mushrooms.· If using shiitake mushrooms, remove stems. Slice mushrooms.
one of several kinds of fungus with stems and round tops, some of which can be eaten → toadstool: 
mushroom soup → magic mushroommushroom1 nounmushroom2 verb
mushroommushroom2 verb [intransitive] Verb TableVERB TABLE
mushroom
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | it | mushrooms |
| Present | mushroom | |
| Past | it, they | mushroomed |
| Present perfect | they | have mushroomed |
| it | has mushroomed | |
| Past perfect | it, they | had mushroomed |
| Future | it, they | will mushroom |
| Future perfect | it, they | will have mushroomed |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | they | are mushrooming |
| it | is mushrooming | |
| Past | they | were mushrooming |
| it | was mushrooming | |
| Present perfect | they | have been mushrooming |
| it | has been mushrooming | |
| Past perfect | it, they | had been mushrooming |
| Future | it, they | will be mushrooming |
| Future perfect | it, they | will have been mushrooming |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Collocations- Bernstein's law practice had mushroomed in recent years.
- After all, it was her body that was about to mushroom, her life that was going to get derailed.
- But indications are that growth is mushrooming.
- Countless travelers get similar surprises when flying both in the United States and abroad because of a mushrooming arrangement called code-sharing.
- On the night interest had mushroomed to include several schools and colleges in the Lancaster area.
- So the risk from viruses certainly hasn't diminished - on the contrary, it has mushroomed.
- The problem for the future is the need to keep pace with mushrooming global population growth.
- The visible presence of corporate sponsorship has steadily mushroomed.
- Yet, despite the mushrooming of coffee bars in the high streets of western countries, supply still exceeds demand.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► wild mushroom/garlic/rose etc
to grow and develop very quickly: New housing developments mushroomed on the edge of town.