caviar

American  

[kav-ee-ahr, kav-ee-ahr] / ˈkæv iˌɑr, ˌkæv iˈɑr /

Or caviare

noun

1. the roe of sturgeon, especially the beluga, or other fish, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer.

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CAVIAR ¹ British  

/ ˈkævɪˌɑː /

acronym

1. Cinema and Video Industry Audience Research

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caviar ² British  

/ ˌkævɪˈɑː, ˈkævɪˌɑː /

noun

1. the salted roe of sturgeon, esp the beluga, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre

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Etymology

Origin of caviar

First recorded in 1585–95; apparently back formation from caviarie, perhaps from obsolete Italian caviari, plural of caviaro (modern Italian caviale ), of disputed origin; apparently from Turkish havyar, from Persian

Example Sentences

The double-double had no caviar, which was probably a good thing.

From Los Angeles Times

At the ball, servers carrying trays of smoked salmon and caviar on an Oscar-shaped cracker and chicken nuggets with caviar squeezed through the crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

Hundreds of pounds of caviar, black truffle, sushi and tomahawk steak have been shipped to Hollywood for the traditional lavish Oscars after-party this Sunday.

From Barron's

Some pieces are classic — simply fish and seasoned rice — while others are dressed with gold, caviar and flowers for an extra touch of luxury.

From Salon

Its coveted eggs can be processed into caviar.

From The Wall Street Journal