New England clam chowder
Americannoun
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 two we tried were excellent: a creamy, thick but not gloppy New England clam chowder, and a tasty corn chowder sparked by nubbins of pulled pork.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2015
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
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