ceviche

noun

ce·​vi·​che sə-ˈvē-(ˌ)chā How to pronounce ceviche (audio)
-chē
variants or seviche
: a dish made of raw fish marinated in lime or lemon juice often with oil, onions, peppers, and seasonings and sometimes served as a snack or appetizer

Examples of ceviche in a Sentence

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Divide the ceviche evenly among six small bowls and serve immediately. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 Fresh fare like a fried octopus ceviche and grilled prime rib eye tacos await, with wine and cocktails perfect for pairing. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 There are fish choices like mahi mahi ($34) and swordfish ($35), but also lobster salad rolls ($34) and local ceviche ($22). Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025 Known for its ceviche, flautas and tacos dressed-to-the-nines, Noche Bruta was an experimental, permanent pop-up that flipped the daytime Hex cafe space into a full-service restaurant at night, Thursday through Saturday. Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ceviche

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ceviche was in 1939

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“Ceviche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceviche. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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