1. a hot-tasting spice made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
2. the tropical plant that produces this spice

1. having a reddish-brown or orange color, especially describing hair

1. to make something more lively or exciting
Usage: informal

Examples

• She added fresh ginger to the stir-fry.
• The recipe calls for two teaspoons of ground ginger.
• He has curly ginger hair and freckles.
• The ginger cat sat on the windowsill.
• They tried to ginger up the party with some music.
• Ginger tea helps settle an upset stomach.
• The ginger plant grows well in warm, humid climates.