croquette

Definition of croquettenext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a fish croquette that tasted more of filler than of fish

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Recent Examples of croquette At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters. Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 During the bouillabaisse course, for example, children get tomato soup and vegetarians receive a red pepper and tomato bisque with a sweet potato croquette. Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026 Eggplant will surely play a starring role on the restaurant’s opening menu alongside pop-up favorites like cassoulet croquettes, quail pithivier, and choucroute garnie. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 Belgium’s menu includes moules frites or steamed mussels in white wine, shrimp croquettes, beef roast, bone-in pork chop, classic chocolate mousse. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • Eating contests for kids and adults will feature ice cream, funnel cakes, barbecue pizza, watermelon and corn dogs.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • Red Velvet Cake Batter is loaded with massive chunks of red velvet cake and swirls of cream cheese frosting.
    Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The seasoning of those enormous patties was on point.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
  • The team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef to make the patties superthin, then top them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.
    Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Arrange 3 chicken cutlets on each plate next to pasta.
    Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
  • Other highlights include aged Scottsdale pork cutlet, blue eye trevalla, and wild clover lamb rump.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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