How to Use chowder in a Sentence

chowder

noun
  • This creamy—but not too thick—chowder will warm you to your bones.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The shrimp-and-corn chowder does well, but that’s cream-based.
    Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 22 June 2021
  • The second course comes with a clam chowder or elote street corn soup.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Fried and baked fish, shrimp, clam chowder, cheese pizza, and sides.
    The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2023
  • If your shrimp is part of a finished dish like shrimp and corn chowder or shrimp scampi.
    Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 7 June 2021
  • Chicken and corn chowder is stick-to-your-bones good and a five-star recipe.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Chicken and corn chowder is stick-to-your-bones good and a five-star recipe.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Martha's corn chowder is hearty, creamy, and packed with bright, sweet corn flavor.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • This creamy chowder makes an indulgent but not too heavy meal on a busy day.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Remove bay leaf and thyme stalk from chowder and stir in mustard and lemon juice.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2021
  • Seilheimer cooked up a chowder that swapped out clams for the snails instead.
    Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Pier 39 isn’t just about clam chowder and souvenir shops.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Late-summer corn adds just the right amount of sweetness to this creamy salmon chowder.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • There’s nothing quite like slurping streamy chowder with the crash of waves just steps away.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Other menu items include clam chowder, desserts (cakes and pies).
    Marc Bona, cleveland, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Learn how to make shrimp and corn chowder for a fast and flavorful dinner.
    Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Come football season, this chowder is an easy thing to serve at a watch party.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • This chowder gets a pop of color from the sweet potato, red bell pepper, and corn.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Make this chowder ahead of time by completing the first two steps up to three days in advance.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Also on the menu are clam chowder, chocolate cake, cheesecake and lemon bars.
    cleveland, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Her usual seafood chowder will be replaced by chicken soup.
    Tovia Smith, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Two- or three-course prix fixe menus, with selections such as corn chowder, a miso salmon bowl and steak frites.
    Necee Regis, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Carter, 76, was headed home to make a big pot of chowder for his daughter.
    Howard Fishman, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Prices range from $9 for the chowder to $22 for the Maine lobster roll.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023
  • This chowder is ready in only 35 minutes.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Now, pick your jaw up off the floor and go back to your clam chowder and shallow conversations.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 June 2021
  • As for food, my kids still talk about the clam chowder at The Tipsy Trout.
    Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 6 Dec. 2025
  • This creamy chowder gets a kick from cayenne and fresh jalapeños (garnish your bowls with more pepper slices for extra heat).
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
  • In town, a lobster roll from Walter's Deli or a cup of clam chowder is a must.
    Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • My favorite is the flaky, crispy coho and chips but keep your eyes peeled for their salmon chowder, not always on the menu.
    Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023

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