Caviar

Pronunciation: /ˈkæviˌɑr/

Definitions of caviar

noun Caviar is a noun that refers to the processed roe of sturgeon or other large fish, typically used as a delicacy.

Example Sentences

A1 I have never tried caviar before.

A2 Caviar is a type of luxury food made from fish eggs.

B1 The restaurant served caviar as an appetizer.

B2 She indulged in a decadent meal of champagne and caviar.

C1 The connoisseur could distinguish between different types of caviar.

C2 The caviar was imported from Russia and considered the finest in the world.

Examples of caviar in a Sentence

formal The guests were served a delicate appetizer of caviar on blinis.

informal I splurged on some caviar for our fancy dinner party.

slang I heard that fancy restaurant serves some bougie caviar.

figurative His taste in music is like caviar to my ears.

Grammatical Forms of caviar

• past tense: caviared
• plural: caviars
• comparative: more caviar
• superlative: most caviar
• present tense: enjoys caviar
• future tense: will have caviar
• perfect tense: has had caviar
• continuous tense: is eating caviar
• singular: caviar
• positive degree: delicious caviar
• infinitive: to eat caviar
• gerund: eating caviar
• participle: eaten caviar

Origin and Evolution of caviar

First Known Use: 1591 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'caviar' originated from the Turkish word 'havyar' which in turn came from the Persian word 'khayah' meaning 'egg'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the salted roe of sturgeon fish, the term 'caviar' has evolved to encompass a broader range of fish roe considered a delicacy in various cultures.