mushroom
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈmʌʃruːm/
KK: /ˈmʌʃrum/
adjective
Definition
Relating to or containing mushrooms, often used to describe food or places that have characteristics similar to mushrooms.
Example
The chef prepared a delicious mushroom sauce for the pasta.
Conversation
Have you tried that new mushroom pizza place downtown?
Not yet, but I’ve heard it’s really good!
They say their mushroom sauce is incredible, too.
I love a good sauce! We should go together sometime.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fungal
mycological
spongy
Antonyms
stagnant
static
unvarying
intransitive verb
Definition
To grow or increase quickly and in large amounts, often in a way that resembles the shape of a mushroom.
Example
The company's profits mushroomed after the new product launch.
Tense Forms
Past: mushroomed
Past Participle: mushroomed
Conversation
Have you noticed how quickly the garden’s plants seem to mushroom this spring?
Yeah, it’s amazing to see everything grow so fast.
I know, right? It feels like every morning there’s something new popping up.
noun
Definition
A type of fungus that has a round cap and a stem, often found in nature and can be edible or poisonous.
Example
We picked some fresh mushrooms from the forest for dinner.
Conversation
Have you ever tried cooking with a mushroom?
Yeah, I love them! They add such great flavor to dishes.
I think I'm going to make a mushroom risotto this weekend.
Root Explanation
The word 'mushroom' originates from the Old French 'mousseron', which means a type of fungus. The term refers specifically to the edible fungi that grow in various environments.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word 'mousseron' for a type of fungus, which helps you remember that a mushroom is a kind of edible fungus.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.