tapenade

/ ˈtæpənɑːd /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tapenade¹

C20: French, from Provençal tapéo capers

Example Sentences

For her main dish, finalist Stephanie Izard made a lamb course with mushrooms, pistachios and a blackberry and olive tapenade; I remember being utterly fascinated by the combination of colors and flavors.

From Salon

The latter often graces my kitchen counter at apéro hour — with so much flavor and crunch, they are better than chips and the best vessel for all sorts of dips, whether tapenade or seasonal tartinades.

From Salon

The choices were spaghetti and meatballs, chicken almondine, grilled salmon tapenade, meatloaf, or a combo plate of one pancake, one egg and choice of bacon or sausage.

From Los Angeles Times

One recent subscription box highlighted buffalo milk cheeses from around the world and included a special gift of Italian tapenade.

From Washington Post

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