Word
chowder
Phoneticschow·der, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃaʊdɝ/
UK/tʃˈaʊdɐ/
Countable & uncountable Cooking
Definition
n. a thick soup made with seafood, potatoes, and onions. It is a famous dish from New England in the United States.
n. a thick soup or stew containing seafood, typically including potatoes and onions. Often associated with New England cuisine and prepared with a creamy base.
Examples
“We ate a bowl of clam chowder for lunch.”
“The restaurant is famous for its seafood chowder, which uses fresh lobster and a heavy cream base.”
“While traditional recipes vary by region, most chowders share a common foundation of salted cod, onions, and potatoes simmered in a rich, milky broth.”
Examples
simple
“We ate a bowl of clam chowder for lunch.”
contextual
“The restaurant is famous for its seafood chowder, which uses fresh lobster and a heavy cream base.”
complex
“While traditional recipes vary by region, most chowders share a common foundation of salted cod, onions, and potatoes simmered in a rich, milky broth.”
Etymology
Probably borrowed from French chaudière, from Late Latin caldāria (“cooking-pot”), derived from Latin caldus (“hot”). Related to English cauldron. Possibly from older English jowter (“fish monger”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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