tapenade

noun

ta·​pe·​nade ˌtä-pə-ˈnäd 

: a seasoned spread made chiefly with mashed black olives, capers, and anchovies

Examples of tapenade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sauté it in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) with sweet red bell peppers and crushed red pepper. Steam and toss the greens with jarred olive tapenade or dairy-free pesto. —Cynthia Sass, Health, 18 Nov. 2025

The menu, which launched Oct. 22, finds Silverton offering familiar favorites, fresh creations and beloved classics like the ribeye with black olive tapenade and Pizzeria Mozza meatballs with ricotta flatbread. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025

The sleek machine is available in five stylish shades that include red velvet, black truffle, olive tapenade, and stainless steel (pictured). —Lauren Joseph, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025

Otherwise, serve a little tapenade on the side to mix into the salad. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

French tapénade, from Occitan tapenado, from tapeno caper, ultimately from Latin capparis — more at caper entry 3

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tapenade

• accolade
• ambuscade
• antegrade
• balustrade
• barricade
• cannonade
• cavalcade
• centigrade
• chambermaid
• colonnade
• countertrade
• disobeyed