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
I had the kombu-cured Japanese hamachi with navel orange, capers, chili, and kohlrabi—bright, balanced, and just a little spicy.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Or maybe just revelling in the Canadian capers.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
Then scatter olives and capers on top, and let the pan bubble away on the stovetop over high heat until the sauce reduces and the flavors meld.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
They cut all sorts of capers and whiffed the meat as it slowly came to perfection with the seasoning penetrating to the bone.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
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