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 menu is small but delicious, with sandwiches, ceviche and a peach and walnut salad that is to die for. — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Chef Williams Saurina adds his own touches, with novel spins on ceviche, zesty salsas flecked with pumpkin seeds, and aromatic Tikin Xic (sea bass with recado rojo, made from local achiote, wrapped in totomoxtle leaf). — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026

There are the classics, such as lomo saltado — a juicy stir-fry with steak, onions, tomatoes and soy sauce that’s served with fries and rice — and ceviche, a seafood dish of fish marinated in lime juice. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ceviche

• pastiche
• unleash
• leash
• quiche