clams casino

noun

plural in form but singular or plural in construction
often capitalized second C
: clams on the half shell typically topped with bacon, bread crumbs, green pepper, and Parmesan cheese and baked or broiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Add clams casino to your order too, and half a dozen shells will arrive filled with what’s essentially a miniature creamy clam casserole, studded with smoky chunks of bacon. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 28 Nov. 2022 Also on the Hanover Street menu, written on a chalkboard on the wall, are clams casino, mussels Siciliano, fritto misto, broiled haddock with crunchy breadcrumbs. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022 Appetizers are antipasto, calamari, stuffed mushrooms, clams casino and fried mozzarella. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2022 Small plates include calamari, clams casino, shrimp cocktail, Sicilian meatballs, crab cakes, shrimp, escarole and tenderloin. Susan Dunne, courant.com, 29 Apr. 2021 And that includes a raw bar, oysters Rockefeller, clams casino, shrimp cocktail, whole fish, grassfed New York steak and creamed spinach. Gary Stern, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2021 Items include East Coast dishes like clams casino, cioppino and Sunday gravy. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Dec. 2020 Expect raw East Coast oysters, clam bakes, lobster rolls, chowders, clams casino, oysters Rockefeller, mussels steamed in red chili broth and from-scratch linguini with fresh clams. Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2020 Expect raw East Coast oysters, clam bakes, lobster rolls, chowders, clams casino, oysters Rockefeller, mussels steamed in red chili broth and from-scratch linguini with fresh clams. Liz Biro, Indianapolis Star, 3 Apr. 2020 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clams casino was in 1908

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Cite this Entry

“Clams casino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clams%20casino. Accessed 28 Mar. 2023.

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