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

Tableside presentations, ceviches, aguachiles and raw-bar offerings complement wagyu carne asada and shareable plates such as Pescado a la Talla Contramar-style. —Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026

Highlights here include lechon asado, paella, ceviche, croquetas and Cuban pastries alongside brunch staples like French toast and made-to-order omelets. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026

For Mexican food done right, Tac/Quila serves great cocktails and ceviches that showcase the desert's surprising seafood game. —Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026

And the food scene — from mofongo to fresh ceviche — punches well above what most beach destinations offer, giving your family a chance to try something new together without breaking the bank at every meal. —Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ceviche

• pastiche
• unleash
• leash
• quiche