New England clam chowder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of New England clam chowder
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Asked if he had ever tasted New England clam chowder on one of his visits, he said: “Never tried it, but probably terrible.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2022
The restaurant added that it would be donating Manhattan and New England clam chowder to hospital workers and nurses, the outlet reported.
From Fox News ● Mar. 30, 2020
A croquette tastes something like an Italian rice ball made from New England clam chowder that has young bamboo shoots in it.
From New York Times ● Mar. 19, 2019
The New England clam chowder I had was thick, creamy and tasty.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 5, 2018
They had clam chowder for dinner—a New England clam chowder, made with milk and crackers, and clams with shells as white as snow.
From Cap'n Eri by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
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