How to Use chowder in a Sentence

chowder

noun
Definition of chowdernext
  • The shrimp-and-corn chowder does well, but that’s cream-based.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 22 June 2021
  • Prices range from $9 for the chowder to $22 for the Maine lobster roll.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Many chowder recipes start with a roux of flour and fat.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Fish fry is a three-course and comes with clam chowder.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 8 June 2023
  • Heavy cream: Adds a creamy texture and flavor to the chowder.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • But lobster rolls in lieu of chowder were just fine with us.
    — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 6 May 2022
  • If your shrimp is part of a finished dish like shrimp and corn chowder or shrimp scampi.
    — Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 7 June 2021
  • Fried and baked fish, shrimp, clam chowder, cheese pizza, and sides.
    — The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Clarke did not eat the chowder but did end up staying on the film’s set until 4 a.m. that night.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Seilheimer cooked up a chowder that swapped out clams for the snails instead.
    — Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2023
  • In town, a lobster roll from Walter's Deli or a cup of clam chowder is a must.
    — Liz Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Carter, 76, was headed home to make a big pot of chowder for his daughter.
    — Howard Fishman, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Remove bay leaf and thyme stalk from chowder and stir in mustard and lemon juice.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 11 Aug. 2021
  • There’s nothing quite like slurping streamy chowder with the crash of waves just steps away.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Think of this as a chowder for eating with your fingers.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Others involve new spins — like the addition of yuzu to the Key lime pie or dashi and miso to the clam chowder.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • Ambrose has a final lunch with Lou at the Lam's restaurant, but there's more than clam chowder on the menu.
    — Matt Cabral, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Learn how to make shrimp and corn chowder for a fast and flavorful dinner.
    — Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Some meals turned out delicious the first time: Fish chowder.
    — Kwame Alexander, Bon Appétit, 25 May 2021
  • My favorite is the flaky, crispy coho and chips but keep your eyes peeled for their salmon chowder, not always on the menu.
    — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Two- or three-course prix fixe menus, with selections such as corn chowder, a miso salmon bowl and steak frites.
    — Necee Regis, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Also on the menu are clam chowder, chocolate cake, cheesecake and lemon bars.
    — cleveland, 7 Mar. 2022
  • Make ahead: The chowder can be made up to the point before adding the seafood, and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
    — Washington Post, 10 Mar. 2022
  • Try the East Lothian seafood chowder and NB sea dog cocktail, made with gin.
    — Karen Gardiner, Washington Post, 27 May 2022
  • Now, pick your jaw up off the floor and go back to your clam chowder and shallow conversations.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 June 2021
  • What is the difference between crab bisque and crab chowder?
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023
  • Pair it with the Rhode Island clam chowder and a draft beer for maximum pleasure.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Chilled Corn and Bacon Soup Pick up a few ears of corn on the way home from work, and add it to this delicious potato and corn chowder.
    — Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 16 May 2023
  • This 1987 release is still filled with revelations, like beets in walnut vinaigrette, corn and green chili chowder, and white bean and eggplant gratin.
    — Alicia Kennedy, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Highlights from the small plates include roasted bone marrow with garlic confit; shellfish chowder and yuzu kosho cured king salmon.
    — Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

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