Irish stew
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Irish stew
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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Irish stew isn’t offered at Chuck E. Cheese.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025
That evening he and an Army sergeant who stayed with him tried to boil an Irish stew in Stanton’s fireplace.
From Washington Post • Jan. 26, 2021
It’s assured, unrushed, complex, soulful and passionate, with his specific Irish stew of R&B;, rock, gospel and folk.
From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2019
On Wednesday, Killeen made tacos, refried beans and rice, and Thursday was the Irish stew.
From Golf Digest • Mar. 27, 2017
We were introduced to Hungarian goulash and Irish stew.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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