ceviche

noun

ce·​vi·​che sə-ˈvē-(ˌ)chā How to pronounce ceviche (audio)
-chē
variants or
: a dish made of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice often with oil, onions, peppers, and seasonings and sometimes served as a snack or appetizer

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Cafés such as The Clock Pub and Colombitalia Arepas serve some of the best local dishes, from perfectly crisp arepas to fresh seafood ceviche, all without straining your budget. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Dishes like ceviche and tiraditos mark a fresh contrast from the usual northeastern Brazilian cuisine. Carla Vianna, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 Vallarta Supermarkets sells 12 types of fresh ceviche and makes tortillas and pastries on site. Reia Li, AZCentral.com, 3 Nov. 2025 There was no consumer advisory posted for the fish ceviche and shrimp ceviche. Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ceviche

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ceviche was in 1939

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“Ceviche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceviche. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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