Manhattan clam chowder

American  

noun

1. a chowder made from clams, tomatoes, and other vegetables and seasoned with thyme.

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Etymology

Origin of Manhattan clam chowder

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

“Nathan’s hot dogs. New York pastrami, corned beef, baked pretzels, NewYork Italian ices, and don’t forget”—he pauses, dramatic—“Manhattan clam chowder.”

From Literature

It maintains longtime favorites such as ribeye steaks, grilled chicken croissant sandwiches, lemon herb crab cakes and Manhattan clam chowder “to keep the locals who pay the electric bill happy,” John said.

From Washington Times

Somehow it slipped my mind, too, even though I’d read about it weeks before my first meal, and had eaten things like smoked salmon and Manhattan clam chowder.

From New York Times

She found some relief from her gluttonous grief In a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder.

From New York Times

Cipura In its heyday, Lundy’s in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, was said to be the world’s biggest restaurant, seating more than 2,500 lovers of Manhattan clam chowder, lobsters and baked clams.

From New York Times