foie gras

noun

ˈfwä-ˈgrä 

: the fatted liver of an animal and especially of a goose usually served as a pâté

Examples of foie gras in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Medjool dates are impishly filled with foie gras and topped with pistachio. — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

First, voters in Washington, DC, and Denver, Colorado, decisively supported a ban on the sale of foie gras — duck liver made by force-feeding the animals. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026

For example, the City Council passed a bill in 2019 to outlaw the sale of foie gras within city limits. — Marcia Kramer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, voters also will consider a ballot initiative on whether to ban restaurants from serving foie gras. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fat liver

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for foie gras

• allantois
• baccarat
• chickasaw
• mackinaw
• overawe
• oversaw
• quebecois
• yojana
• aa
• aha
• bashaw
• bradshaw