It is a flowering plant that is used as a spice and medicine. It has a strong flavor that is both spicy and sweet. It can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or pickled. It can be added to dishes, and also can be used to make tea, ginger ale, and other beverages.

Examples:

1. I want to eat ginger breadman cookies.
2. My mom added ginger to the batter of fried chicken.
3. My sister ordered ginger-ale at the restaurant.