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 Working in 2 batches, fry croquettes until golden, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026 Hailing from Heirloom Kitchen, a 2024 USA TODAY Restaurant of the Year, Yan only offers a prix fixe menu, with dishes such as lotus root croquette, black soybean pudding, and honey shrimp toast. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 When my brother and I visited, the amuse-bouche was a sumptuous ham-and-cheese croquette followed by onion soup. Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 Start with the clam chowder or salt cod croquettes before tucking into a steamed lobster. Emma Simard, Saveur, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • For Young, getting Cardi B into the School of Business would be the icing on the cake.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Shape into patties and sear in a pan with butter or oil until browned (about 3-5 mins per side).
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Big Buford is made with two beef hamburger patties, two slices of American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo, all on a toasted bun.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • On the last day in L.A., RM is worried that the song contains too many disparate elements and compares the listening experience to eating a mixture of bread, pork cutlets, and kimchee.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, letting excess drip back into bowl.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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