Chowder: meaning, definitions and examples

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chowder

 

[ ˈtʃaʊdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

soup

Chowder is a type of soup or stew that is typically made with seafood, potatoes, and onions. It is known for its creamy and hearty texture.

Synonyms

bisque, soup, stew

Examples of usage

  • Would you like a bowl of clam chowder for lunch?
  • She ordered a cup of corn chowder as an appetizer.
Context #2 | Noun

food

In a broader sense, chowder can refer to any thick, chunky soup or stew made with a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or poultry.

Synonyms

gumbo, soup, stew

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant offers a different type of chowder each day.
  • My mom makes a delicious chicken chowder with lots of spices.

Translations

Translations of the word "chowder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sopa grossa

🇮🇳 चौडर

🇩🇪 dicke Suppe

🇮🇩 sup kental

🇺🇦 густий суп

🇵🇱 gęsta zupa

🇯🇵 チャウダー

🇫🇷 soupe épaisse

🇪🇸 sopa espesa

🇹🇷 yoğun çorba

🇰🇷 걸쭉한 수프

🇸🇦 حساء كثيف

🇨🇿 hutná polévka

🇸🇰 hustá polievka

🇨🇳 浓汤

🇸🇮 gosta juha

🇮🇸 þykkur súpa

🇰🇿 қою сорпа

🇬🇪 სქელი წვნიანი

🇦🇿 qalın şorba

🇲🇽 sopa espesa

Word origin

The word 'chowder' is believed to have originated from the French word 'chaudière', which means a cooking pot. The dish itself has a long history, with early versions dating back to the 16th century in Europe. Chowder became popular in the United States in the 18th century, especially in New England, where it is a staple dish.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,447 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.