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

Susurros del Corazón is highlighted by three infinity-edge pools that cascade down to the beach; Morritos Kids Club; and four dining options including La Boquita, an open-air taqueria with ceviches and agave-forward cocktails. —Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026

Four zipped around the ceviche area and one landed on the glass display case. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026

The spa has treatments designed by Swiss anti-aging guru Pauline Burgener, and much of the food runs fresh—from detox salads at vegetarian Folia to yellowtail ceviche at Sea Fu. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026

While dining is intentionally understated, the restaurant highlights regional flavors thoughtfully—think memelas with eggs, ceviche in hibiscus marinade, and aguachile—often paired with a mezcal-forward cocktail program that nods to Oaxaca’s deep spirits tradition. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ceviche

• pastiche
• unleash
• leash
• quiche