noun
Grits
noun
1
A porridge made from coarsely ground corn, especially popular in the southern United States.
"She served shrimp over a bowl of buttery grits."
How to Use Grits
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA savory Southern US breakfast dish made from ground corn, similar to a thick corn porridge.
UK vs US
Grits are a distinctly American Southern staple, largely unknown by that name in the UK.
Common pairings
shrimp and grits
a bowl of grits
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