bouillabaisse

noun

bouil·​la·​baisse ˌbü-yə-ˈbās 

-ˈbāz;

ˈbü-yə-ˌbās, 

-ˌbāz

1

: a highly seasoned fish stew made with at least two kinds of fish

2

: potpourri sense 2

Examples of bouillabaisse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The $50 prix fixe special starts with Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with pickled strawberries, followed by Pasta with Mussels and Rockfish in an heirloom tomato bouillabaisse. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Beyond Mutra, other restaurants specializing in Israeli cuisine have earned stars or recognition from Michelin, including the one-star Shabour in Paris, where Israeli chef Assaf Granit serves plates of seared mullet as a take on bouillabaisse, and semolina pudding with orange blossom. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

Try the edamame dumplings, Keys-y bouillabaisse with yellowtail snapper, daily catch, or whole seasonal fish served with tropical slaw, citrus, and jasmine rice to keep on theme. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 13 June 2026

La Capitale is a French brasserie that appeals to more locals than guests for its unique-in-town dishes like duck confit, bouillabaisse, and steak au poivre. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bouillabaisse

• aromatase
• oligoclase
• plagioclase
• polymerase
• streptokinase
• triphosphatase
• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace

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bouillabaisse

noun

bouil·​la·​baisse ˌbü-yə-ˈbās 

ˈbü-yə-ˌbās

: a spicy stew made from a variety of fish and shellfish