Chowder

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃaʊdər/

Definitions of chowder

noun a type of thick soup or stew made with seafood, vegetables, and often milk or cream

Example Sentences

A1 I tried a delicious chowder soup for the first time.

A2 My grandmother makes the best seafood chowder.

B1 The restaurant's specialty is clam chowder.

B2 I prefer New England clam chowder over Manhattan clam chowder.

C1 The chef's signature dish is a creamy lobster chowder.

C2 The chowder festival featured a variety of different types of chowder.

Examples of chowder in a Sentence

formal The restaurant is known for its delicious clam chowder.

informal I could really go for some chowder right now.

slang Let's grab some chowder and chill out by the beach.

figurative His mind was a chowder of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of chowder

• past tense: chowdered
• plural: chowders
• comparative: more chowder
• superlative: most chowder
• present tense: chowders
• future tense: will chowder
• perfect tense: have chowdered
• continuous tense: is chowdering
• singular: chowder
• positive degree: chowder
• infinitive: to chowder
• gerund: chowdering
• participle: chowdered

Origin and Evolution of chowder

First Known Use: 1751 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'chowder' is believed to have originated from the French word 'chaudière' which means cauldron or pot. It was used to describe a type of seafood stew cooked in a large pot.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'chowder' expanded to refer to a variety of thick soups or stews made with seafood, vegetables, and sometimes meat. It has become a popular dish in many coastal regions around the world.