clambake

noun

clam·​bake ˈklam-ˌbāk How to pronounce clambake (audio)
1
a
: an outdoor party
especially : a seashore outing where food is usually cooked on heated rocks covered by seaweed
b
: the food served at a clambake
2
: a gathering characterized by noisy sociability
especially : a political rally

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For example, a bride and a groom who once summered in Cape Cod, in Massachusetts, may want to highlight clambake memories in one course. Alix Strauss, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025 Families can attend their famous weekly clambakes, take a ride on the vintage fire truck, go fishing, play foosball or life-size chess, run amuck on the playground, or take a splash in one of two outdoor heated pools. Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024 Then a special Jefferson’s Bourbon bar, erected along water’s edge, served as the anchor point for a classic sunset clambake. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter. Brad Japhe, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The team matches travelers with a vessel, and then can create custom New England itineraries with private chefs, beachside barbecues and clambakes, day trips and stargazing. Brittany Anas, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for clambake

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of clambake was in 1835

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“Clambake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clambake. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.

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clambake

noun
clam·​bake ˈklam-ˌbāk How to pronounce clambake (audio)
: an outdoor party
especially : an outing at which food is cooked usually on heated rocks covered by seaweed

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