Newburg

American

[noo-burg, nyoo-] / ˈnu bɜrg, ˈnyu- /

adjective

(of seafood) cooked with a cream sauce containing sherry.

lobster Newburg.

Newburg British

/ ˈnjuːbɜːɡ /

adjective

(immediately postpositive) (of shellfish, esp lobster) cooked in a rich sauce of butter, cream, sherry, and egg yolks

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Etymology

Origin of Newburg

1900–05, after Newburgh, a fishing village in Scotland

Example Sentences

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In addition to a basic yellow workhorse like Newburg, you might try a strong-flavored red like Rossa di Milano and some choice little flattened, round Cipollini types like Borettana, an Italian heirloom dating to the 1400s, or the torpedo-shaped red Cipolla di Tropea.

From Seattle Times

The crash killed 22-year-old instructor Michele Cavallotti and 20-year-old student pilot Barrett Bevacqua, Newburg officials said Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

David Hruda of Newburg, Md., said that if the portrait is set in a good frame, it can be turned into a mirror.

From Washington Post

Captain Billy’s in Newburg offers sunset views over the Potomac as well as steamed crabs and hush puppies.

From Washington Post

In Missouri, Randi McCallian, 35, is collecting essential items, such as wipes, trash bags, soap, and pet food she can deliver to Hayti, a city that saw some damage about 200 miles away from her home in Newburg.

From Seattle Times

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