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 At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters. Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026 During the bouillabaisse course, for example, children get tomato soup and vegetarians receive a red pepper and tomato bisque with a sweet potato croquette. Dashae Engler, Midwest Living, 8 Apr. 2026 Eggplant will surely play a starring role on the restaurant’s opening menu alongside pop-up favorites like cassoulet croquettes, quail pithivier, and choucroute garnie. Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 Belgium’s menu includes moules frites or steamed mussels in white wine, shrimp croquettes, beef roast, bone-in pork chop, classic chocolate mousse. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • For example, add strawberries or raspberries to a small slice of chocolate cake.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
  • Additionally, there are plenty of whole-grain or brown rice cake options available today.
    Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The team smashes Vidalia onions directly into the beef to make the patties superthin, then top them with brown mustard, American cheese and pickles.
    Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 20 May 2026
  • Place patties on a toasted bun and top with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • The Italian dish usually features thin chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto and sage, and Keenan adds jelly to it.
    Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
  • My husband — who needed protein and calories but could consume only soft foods — was served chicken cutlets.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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