ceviche

noun

ce·​vi·​che sə-ˈvē-(ˌ)chā 

-chē

variants or seviche

: 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

Examples of ceviche in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Diners can also choose from six different ceviche options, including bluefin tuna, wild Mexican shrimp and halibut. — Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Peruvian ceviche was a must, a Herald food critic opined in 2004. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

The food menu complements the martini focus, with easy raw bar pairings like caviar service, coconut fluke ceviche and tuna tartare served with avocado mousse and wasabi. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

To make the ceviche ahead, cure the mushrooms and onion in the lime juice and salt, then refrigerate. — Laura McLively, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ceviche

• pastiche
• unleash
• leash
• quiche