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

To eat, there are carne asada or mushroom empanadas ($8 each), mahi mahi skewers with mango habanero salsa ($20), buffalo meatballs ($16) or seabass ceviche and yucca chips ($18) – plus rosemary truffle fries ($9). —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025

In the meantime, the seafood-heavy menu at The Shelbourne with dishes like red prawn ceviche or roasted grouper is a great option for dinner, while poolside dining offers more casual but delicious fare like conch fritters or a jerk smash burger. —Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025

Instagram has amplified that shift; a photo of tuna ceviche or pavlova is as likely to be shared as one of a Komodo dragon. —Lela London, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

The Peacock serves Mediterranean food and organic wines in a warm, inviting space, while La Piscina delivers fresh ceviche, sizzling fajitas, and small-batch tequilas on the rooftop. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ceviche

• pastiche
• unleash
• leash
• quiche