- present tense form of caper (3rd person singular).
capers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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A spoonful of capers can transform a simple chicken cutlet.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 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
“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
He lay down in the dirt and started squalling and screaming and cutting all kinds of capers.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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