Ube
Americannoun
abbreviation
Example Sentences
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You’re in luck for spring thanks to L.A. brand Tower 28, which recently released its LipSoftie Lip Treatment in five flavors: Watermelon Kiwi, Blood Orange Vanilla, Dulce de Leche, SOS Vanilla and Ube Vanilla.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024
Trader Joe’s notably sells a slew of ube-themed food items, including ube flavored ice cream, Ube Mochi Pancake & Waffle Mix and Ube Spread.
From Salon • Feb. 7, 2024
Back in Ube, Inoue told Reuters that if left untouched, the bodies at Chosei would forever be a symbol of the two countries' bitter past.
From Reuters • Feb. 13, 2023
Among their predictions: Briny flavors, chicken skins, high-end Jell-O shots, and Ube, a slightly nutty-tasting, vanilla-scented purple yam from the Philippines.
From New York Times • Dec. 27, 2022
“Well,” Ube said, his face reverting to its usual lightness, “if it’s knowledge y’all want, then you came to the right place.”
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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