royale

American

[roi-al] / rɔɪˈæl /

noun

custard cut into shapes and used as a garnish in soups.

Etymology

Origin of royale

< French, noun use of feminine of royal royal

Example Sentences

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We started with the seafood plateau royale, piled high with oysters, sashimi, lobster claws, shrimp and tartare, all incredibly fresh.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

This week saw an epic snowstorm on the East Coast, and in New York City, an epic snowball battle royale in Washington Square Park immediately followed.

From Slate • Feb. 28, 2026

"Battlefield" challenges its rival with smaller multiplayer maps than usual and a "battle royale" mode where players eliminate each other one by one, similar to a popular mode found on "Call of Duty".

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

But its online battle royale is by far its most popular feature, where up to 100 players compete to be the last one standing.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

He truly wanted to be in his own bed right now or playing an online round of battle royale with Weslee and Steven.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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