croquette

as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried a fish croquette that tasted more of filler than of fish

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of croquette So expect dishes like a jerk-marinated ribeye, oxtail pepperpot, and saltfish and fig croquettes. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025 The menu includes Bananas Foster pancakes, chicken and waffles, a bacon, cheddar and swiss burger, Cajun butter shrimp and salmon croquettes. Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 Nearby in an historic old home at Old Stone Grill and Bar, croquettes of dasheen—a local provision similar to a yam—is a favorite on the island. Kristin Braswell, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2023 The affected products include chicken, chorizo sausage, fish and ham croquettes sold at retail locations in Texas and Florida. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for croquette 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croquette
Noun
  • Tell victim moving wall was a joke, offer to get him piece of chocolate cake, glass of milk.
    Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
  • In January 2024, ahead of his 3rd birthday, Trainor told PEOPLE that her son had asked for a very specific cake that was inspired by something in their house.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • These thick Angus patties are made from steak that’s aged 28 days, giving a depth of flavor to your burger that’ll put your local butcher to shame.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Pop a patty in the air-fryer or toaster oven in the morning and top with bacon and a fried egg for a quick, hearty breakfast.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Cloaked in a perfect-from-the-jar marinara sauce and topped with thick slices of mozzarella cheese, crispy chicken cutlets turn golden and bubbly under the oven's broiler.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Fieri’s tenders are wide and flat, resembling pounded and breaded chicken cutlets.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024

Thesaurus Entries Near croquette

Cite this Entry

“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on croquette

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!