croquette

Definition of croquettenext
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

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Recent Examples of croquette The croquettes were sold online and through retailers in Connecticut, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025 Vargas hesitated to say much more, but noted the effect the federal actions have had on business the past few days, sweeping her hands out toward the space normally filled with diners munching on croquettes, Cuban sandwiches and ropa vieja. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 19 Nov. 2025 The menu includes zesty shrimp tacos, creamy crab croquette, wagyu gyoza, back tiger shrimp dumplings, festive garden spring rolls and unagi avocado sushi with Japanese peppercorn. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025 Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • The experience also includes a selection of finger sandwiches, including options like coronation Hmong chicken or traditional bánh mì, as well as pastries and cakes, scones with jam and clotted cream, and a cheese and charcuterie platter.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
  • In fact, Smith will emcee the event, which includes a ceremonial cake-cutting and recognition of local groups with more than a century of history in the community.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Serve quinoa patties with chanterelles and tahini sauce.
    Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Use thick-cut bread that's sturdy enough to hold the patties and toppings.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Go for the Chicken Parm, on another note, and be blown away by an award-winning cutlet with a side of savory garlic linguine.
    USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
  • 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, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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