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

The restaurant’s menu has six different ceviche options, including bluefin tuna, wild Mexican shrimp and halibut. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 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

Down at the pools—there are two, with one dedicated just for families—Sombra cantina serves poolside favorites like chicken fingers and salads as well as Mexican dishes like ceviche and fish tacos. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

This unique take on ceviche quite literally revived my very exhausted body. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ceviche

• pastiche
• unleash
• leash
• quiche