capers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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“Deadliest Catch” never needed stupid capers to create tension, and with any luck there won’t be many more.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
He recommends chicken piccata, a bright and acidic dish that’s heavy on butter, capers, lemon juice and lemon zest.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
It is a collection that stretches from Kansas to Tennessee to New York, with capers that have only grown more brazen over four decades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
As well as the citrus-based offerings, some contained more unusual ingredients such as caterpillars, capers and Irn Bru.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2025
All we need to do is sauté olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, chopped parsley, and tomatoes together in a pot, and prepare spaghetti to go with it.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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