chowder

[ chou-der ]

noun

1. a thick soup or stew made of clams, fish, or vegetables, with potatoes, onions, and other ingredients and seasonings.

chowder

/ ˈtʃaʊdə /

noun

1. a thick soup or stew containing clams or fish

Word History and Origins

Origin of chowder¹

1735–45, Americanism; < French chaudière pot, kettle < Late Latin caldāria cauldron

Word History and Origins

Origin of chowder¹

C18: from French chaudière kettle, from Late Latin caldāria; see cauldron

Example Sentences

Where to eat: Take turns sampling lobster rolls, clam chowder and fish and chips with your hiking buddies at the Lobster Trap or Bluewater Grill.

From Los Angeles Times

I have been schooled on many things while spending time along the east coast between Cumberland Island, Georgia and Cape Hatteras, North Carolina — and one such thing is chowder.

From Salon

“Clam chowder is still one of my favorite foods. I try to eat it all over the world.”

From Seattle Times

There's a lot of discussion about Rhode Island clam chowder.

From Salon

In fact, I was gulping some of the Sailing Goat’s excellent clam chowder when my innkeepers’ 22-foot boat puttered up to the dock.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bouillon
• porridge
• puree