carpaccio

noun

car·​pac·​cio kär-ˈpä-ch(ē-)ō How to pronounce carpaccio (audio)
: thinly sliced raw meat or fish served with a sauce
often used as a postpositive modifier
beef carpaccio

Examples of carpaccio in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Popular are refreshing raw bar treats, such as pink snapper carpaccio with kumquat sauce and chives; oyster crudo with lemongrass and pineapple mignonette. Laura Manske, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 Here's How to Style Them By Charlie Hobbs Closer to the beach is Howler’s Beach Lounge, an al fresco spot that has the best carpaccio and fish tacos in town, plus Costa Rican microbrews on tap. Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024 Aqua serves healthy style meals like soups and salads created using fresh local ingredients such as their beet and pumpkin carpaccio. Miriam Porter, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 Start with carpaccio di manzo alla Harry’s, beef carpaccio with light mustard sauce, and move on to a main course of code di gamberi al curry with riso pilaf e mango chutney, (prawns in aromatic curry and rice pilaf). Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carpaccio 

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Word History

Etymology

Vittore Carpaccio; from the prominent use of red in his painting

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carpaccio was in 1974

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Cite this Entry

“Carpaccio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpaccio. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Carpaccio

biographical name

Car·​pac·​cio kär-ˈpä-ch(ē-ˌ)ō How to pronounce Carpaccio (audio)
Vittore circa 1460–1525(or 1526) Italian painter
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