caesar
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a title used by the emperors of ancient Rome.
a title of the Roman emperors, derived from the cognomen of Julius Caesar.
Simple“The historian explained how each Caesar maintained power over the vast empire.”
In context“The transition of power from one Caesar to the next often depended more on military loyalty than on hereditary right.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
a popular salad made with romaine lettuce, croutons, and a dressing with lemon and garlic.
a specific type of salad typically consisting of romaine lettuce and croutons served with a dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, egg, and anchovies.
Simple“I think I will just have a chicken Caesar for lunch today.”
In context“The restaurant's signature Caesar is prepared tableside, ensuring the croutons remain crisp and the dressing is perfectly emulsified.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
a short way of saying 'Caesarean section', which is an operation to deliver a baby.
a common clipping of Caesarean section; a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus.
Simple“The doctor decided to perform an emergency Caesar because the baby was in distress.”
In context“Post-operative recovery for a Caesar typically requires a longer hospital stay compared to a vaginal delivery.”
UsageCommonly used by medical professionals in casual speech or by patients.
Synonymsc section - 04 C2 Proficiency
a Canadian drink made with vodka, tomato juice, clam broth, and spices.
a cocktail popular in Canada, similar to a Bloody Mary but made with clamato juice instead of plain tomato juice.
Simple“He ordered a spicy Caesar with extra celery at the bar in Toronto.”
In context“The Caesar is often considered Canada's national cocktail, distinguished by its savory profile and elaborate garnishes like pickled beans or bacon.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is specific to Canada; in other countries, people might not know what this drink is.
Synonymsbloody caesar
From Latin Caesar. Displaced Old English cāsere, which would have yielded caser, coser, and Middle English keiser, kaiser, from Old Norse and continental Germanic languages. All ultimately from the same Latin root. (See also Kaiser and tsar.)
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.