tapenade

British  

/ ˈtæpənɑːd /

noun

1. a savoury paste made from capers, olives, and anchovies, with olive oil and lemon juice

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Etymology

Origin of tapenade

C20: French, from Provençal tapéo capers

Example Sentences

Hunks of focaccia, still warm from the oven, paired with a small jar of olive tapenade.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2025

Coming from a good vintage in the southern Rhône, this Gigondas shows off red rose petals on the nose with smoked meats, green olive tapenade and hints of white pepper.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 15, 2022

Natasha, from Fulham, west London, ate an artichoke, olive and tapenade baguette bought from a Pret a Manger shop before a flight at Heathrow Airport.

From BBC • May 18, 2022

Put together a gift basket with some of the restaurant’s greatest hits, including the famous Greek salad dressing, tahini dressing, Greek seasoning blends, olive tapenade and a nice bottle of olive oil.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Chopped anchovies on sliced tomatoes create the perfect, no-cook summer salad; minced anchovies add brine and brawn to so much more than the expected Caesar salad dressing or tapenade.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2020