New England clam chowder

noun

1. a thick chowder made from clams, potatoes, onions, sometimes salt pork, and milk or cream.

Word History and Origins

Origin of New England clam chowder¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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

Biden does then say, "No, no, no, New England clam chowder."

From Fox News

Or the hand-dipped cod and fries and a steaming bowl of New England clam chowder from The Bait Shop, which has open-air indoor seating.

From Seattle Times

Plates of taquitos with lobster and Mexican-style corn on the cob coexist with New England clam chowder, steamers and a swordfish BLT.

From New York Times

The restaurant added that it would be donating Manhattan and New England clam chowder to hospital workers and nurses, the outlet reported.

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