ceviche
noun
ce·vi·che
sə-ˈvē-(ˌ)chā 
-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
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The poisson cru à la Tahitienne—a local take on ceviche made with tuna, lime, and coconut milk—wins raves at lunch time, as does the burger.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
There’s a raw bar with oysters, ceviche and the Seafood Colosseum with oysters, lobster, mussels, clams and the ceviche of the day with caviar.
—Connie Ogle
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Consumer advisory statements were missing on the menu for raw oysters and ceviche.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The ceviche is a standout, and the lomo saltado is beloved by locals.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
There’s a raw bar with oysters, ceviche and the Seafood Colosseum with oysters, lobster, mussels, clams and the ceviche of the day with caviar.
—Connie Ogle
may 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
Consumer advisory statements were missing on the menu for raw oysters and ceviche.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The ceviche is a standout, and the lomo saltado is beloved by locals.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for ceviche
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“Ceviche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ceviche. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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