chowder

verb

chow·der | \ˈchau̇-dər

chowdered; chowdering; chowders

Definition of chowder

(Entry 1 of 2)

transitive verb

: to make chowder of

chowder

noun

Definition of chowder (Entry 2 of 2)

: a soup or stew of seafood (such as clams or fish) usually made with milk or tomatoes, salt pork, onions, and other vegetables (such as potatoes) also : a soup resembling chowder corn chowder

Examples of chowder in a Sentence

Noun

a bowl of clam chowder

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

No knuckle-draggers, no chowder; not even any annoying pop music blaring from Pylon speakers. — Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, "Slow Skiing in Japan's Deep North," 11 Oct. 2018 Plump peel-and-eat shrimp dusted in Old Bay and a gluten-free crab cake bursting with sweet lumps of fresh meat were spot-on, as was a New England chowder that was creamy but not too thick. — Craig Laban, Philly.com, "Craig LaBan's first bite of the Delaware beaches | A dining guide," 15 June 2018 Although lobster rolls, clam chowder, and steakhouses still very much reign supreme, Boston has reached its culinary stride. — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, "18 Best Restaurants in Boston," 16 July 2018 The menu has local specialties such as clam chowder and Georges Bank fish, and few unrecognizable ingredients. — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "How does a restaurant survive for decades? These 10 have a winning formula," 9 May 2018 Try the hearty seafood chowder ($6 or $9) or the tempura ($13-$17). — Rosemary Mcclure, latimes.com, "In Kauai, where to eat for cheap: 20 places to chow down for $20," 15 Apr. 2018 Please limit your nominations to traditional soups, stews or chowders. — Kaylee Remington, cleveland.com, "What's the tastiest soup to eat in Greater Cleveland? Nominate your favorites," 4 Mar. 2018 Bring chowder to a simmer, thinning with more broth (or milk) if too thick. — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "2018 farmers markets in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin," 1 May 2018 Please limit your nominations to a traditional soup, stew, bisque or chowder. — Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com, "Last call to nominate who makes the best soup in Greater Cleveland for contest," 7 Mar. 2018

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