chowder

[chou-der]

noun

1. a thick soup or stew made of clams, fish, or vegetables, with potatoes, onions, and other ingredients and seasonings.

chowder

/ ˈtʃaʊdə /

noun

1. a thick soup or stew containing clams or fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of chowder¹

1735–45, < French chaudière pot, kettle < Late Latin caldāria cauldron

Word History and Origins

Origin of chowder¹

C18: from French chaudière kettle, from Late Latin caldāria; see _cauldron

Example Sentences

Lydia made the clam chowder for which we were somewhat famous, and during service dished out the vegetables and side dishes.

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Squash is the standout in this chowder, which is surprising because it is paired with freshly shucked, cut from the cob, absolutely divine, sweet corn.

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A small bowl of corn chowder was now before him.

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Where to eat: Take turns sampling lobster rolls, clam chowder and fish and chips with your hiking buddies at the Lobster Trap or Bluewater Grill.

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I have been schooled on many things while spending time along the east coast between Cumberland Island, Georgia and Cape Hatteras, North Carolina — and one such thing is chowder.

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Related Words

• bouillon 
• porridge 
• puree