- present tense form of caper (3rd person singular).
capers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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His celebrations will have to wait for now, but by Tuesday, Ward could well be getting up to all sorts of capers in Glasgow with his Scotland team-mates.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 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
The pair likes off-the-beaten-path capers while traveling, Rodrigues said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 8, 2025
“Just so. After your capers are concluded, you will help serve and pour. See that you do not spill on the guests, or it will go ill for you.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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