Manhattan clam chowder

noun

1. a chowder made from clams, tomatoes, and other vegetables and seasoned with thyme.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Manhattan clam chowder¹

An Americanism dating back to 1930–35

Example Sentences

“Nathan’s hot dogs. New York pastrami, corned beef, baked pretzels, NewYork Italian ices, and don’t forget”—he pauses, dramatic—“Manhattan clam chowder.”

From Literature

It maintains longtime favorites such as ribeye steaks, grilled chicken croissant sandwiches, lemon herb crab cakes and Manhattan clam chowder “to keep the locals who pay the electric bill happy,” John said.

From Washington Times

And Manhattan clam chowder, repurposed as a sauce for a fine, clean-tasting hunk of pan-seared salmon, was the answer to a question nobody asked.

From New York Times

Right-wing Trump Grill defenders will soon insist it's not a Bloody Mary, but a Manhattan clam chowder after the joint ran out of spoons.

From Washington Post

She found some relief from her gluttonous grief In a bowl of Manhattan clam chowder.

From New York Times