caviar

or cav·i·are

[ kav-ee-ahr, kav-ee-ahr ]

noun

1. the roe of sturgeon, especially the beluga, or other fish, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre or appetizer.

CAVIAR

¹

/ ˈkævɪˌɑː /

acronym for

1. Cinema and Video Industry Audience Research

caviar

²

/ ˌkævɪˈɑː; ˈkævɪˌɑː /

noun

1. the salted roe of sturgeon, esp the beluga, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre

Word History and Origins

Origin of caviar¹

First recorded in 1585–95; apparently back formation from caviarie, perhaps from obsolete Italian caviari, plural of caviaro (modern Italian caviale ), of disputed origin; apparently from Turkish havyar, from Persian

Word History and Origins

Origin of caviar¹

C16: from earlier cavery, from Old Italian caviari, plural of caviaro caviar, from Turkish havyār

Example Sentences

“One doesn’t say no to caviar,” she says, adding that it’s her first time trying it.

From Los Angeles Times

Behind the bar of The Sportsman Inn, Mr Fletcher has flavours on offer from caviar to salted egg yolk.

From BBC

Piloting a private plane is obviously an expensive pastime, so it may be natural for the words “flying community” to conjure images of private jets and caviar.

From Los Angeles Times

Heritage Caviar Bar—For the caviar connoisseur and newbie, Heritage Carrier Bar is a must when in Chicago.

From Salon

We’ve got many unexpected ingredients: granola, cherry caramelized onions, kale chips, caramelized bananas, caviar, etc.

From Salon