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
Under those leaves are more leaves — fresh mint, a classic pairing with lamb, of course, but almost the last thing you expect to find in Irish stew.
From New York Times • May 24, 2022
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
He’s never eaten in a universal commissary with choices from udon to bucatini, Irish stew to pepián.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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