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New England clam chowder

American  

noun

  1. a thick chowder made from clams, potatoes, onions, sometimes salt pork, and milk or cream.


Etymology

Origin of New England clam chowder

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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Asked if he had ever tasted New England clam chowder on one of his visits, he said: “Never tried it, but probably terrible.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2022

The restaurant added that it would be donating Manhattan and New England clam chowder to hospital workers and nurses, the outlet reported.

From Fox News • Mar. 30, 2020

The New England clam chowder I had was thick, creamy and tasty.

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2018

There are other things that aren’t chili, too: Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, Montreal-style bagels, New England clam chowder, and dozens and dozens of delicious spicy bean stews.

From Slate • Jan. 29, 2015

They had clam chowder for dinner—a New England clam chowder, made with milk and crackers, and clams with shells as white as snow.

From Cap'n Eri by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby