artichoke

noun

ar·​ti·​choke ˈär-tə-ˌchōk 

1

: a tall Mediterranean composite herb (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus synonym C. scolymus) resembling a thistle with coarse pinnately incised leaves

also : its edible immature flower head which is cooked as a vegetable

2

: jerusalem artichoke

Examples of artichoke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spiny artichoke, local seafood This is another spot from a Mirazur alum—in this case, a woman who was the head of the kitchen at Mirazur, named Florencia. —Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026

Manchego cheese, cream cheese and sour cream provide the dip’s lushness, while canned artichoke hearts, fresh spinach and the green tops of green onions are the source of herbaceous spring freshness and texture. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

Green garlic puree and crispy artichokes bring spring’s freshness. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026

Substitute spinach or mushrooms for the artichoke hearts if desired. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian dialect articiocco, ultimately from Arabic al-khurshūf the artichoke

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing artichoke

• globe artichoke
• Jerusalem artichoke

Rhymes for artichoke

• nanticoke
• womenfolk
• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk

Kids Definition

artichoke

noun

ar·​ti·​choke ˈärt-ə-ˌchōk 

: a tall plant related to the daisies and having a flower head which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable