: a soup or stew of seafood (such as clams or fish) usually made with milk or tomatoes, salt pork, onions, and other vegetables (such as potatoes)
also
: a soup resembling chowder
corn chowder
Examples of chowder in a Sentence
Noun
a bowl of clam chowder
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
New England clam chowder, beef Wellington, Scotch egg and bread pudding are some of the vintage dishes on the current menu at the White Horse.
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Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Stop by the darling Franny's Cup and Saucer for an out-of-this-world gingersnap, or make your way to the Point Arena Fishing Pier to enjoy a bowl of clam chowder from Pier Place.
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Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Sweet corn and soybeans bring a taste of summer to this hearty, healthy chowder that goes together with only a little chopping.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
19 June 2026
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Noun
While Boston is often associated with clam chowder and lobster rolls, the city’s food scene stretches far beyond delicious New England seafood, encompassing longstanding Italian traditions and a diverse international dining landscape.
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Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
New England clam chowder, beef Wellington, Scotch egg and bread pudding are some of the vintage dishes on the current menu at the White Horse.
—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Stop by the darling Franny's Cup and Saucer for an out-of-this-world gingersnap, or make your way to the Point Arena Fishing Pier to enjoy a bowl of clam chowder from Pier Place.
—
Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Sweet corn and soybeans bring a taste of summer to this hearty, healthy chowder that goes together with only a little chopping.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
19 June 2026
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“Chowder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chowder. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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