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
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Divide the ceviche evenly among six small bowls and serve immediately.
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Fresh fare like a fried octopus ceviche and grilled prime rib eye tacos await, with wine and cocktails perfect for pairing.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
There are fish choices like mahi mahi ($34) and swordfish ($35), but also lobster salad rolls ($34) and local ceviche ($22).
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Known for its ceviche, flautas and tacos dressed-to-the-nines, Noche Bruta was an experimental, permanent pop-up that flipped the daytime Hex cafe space into a full-service restaurant at night, Thursday through Saturday.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Fresh fare like a fried octopus ceviche and grilled prime rib eye tacos await, with wine and cocktails perfect for pairing.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
There are fish choices like mahi mahi ($34) and swordfish ($35), but also lobster salad rolls ($34) and local ceviche ($22).
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
Known for its ceviche, flautas and tacos dressed-to-the-nines, Noche Bruta was an experimental, permanent pop-up that flipped the daytime Hex cafe space into a full-service restaurant at night, Thursday through Saturday.
—Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ceviche
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“Ceviche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceviche. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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