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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 The menu includes zesty shrimp tacos, creamy crab croquette, wagyu gyoza, back tiger shrimp dumplings, festive garden spring rolls and unagi avocado sushi with Japanese peppercorn. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025 Diners can enjoy croquettes, escargot, croque monsieur, and more. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025 Lamb shanks are braised in Malbec till they can be shredded and made into croquettes with provoleta cheese and a yogurt mint sauce. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 According to Lin, Genki’s menu will have existing dishes from Tanuki — including curries, rice dishes and tempura — and original items meant for nearby Sacramento State students to easily take away, such as croquettes, katsu plates and bento boxes with a few small entree portions and a side dish. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for croquette
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Noun
  • She was accused of misleading her 28 million Instagram followers over a charity fundraiser involving pandoro, a brioche-style Veronese cake typically eaten by Italian families at Christmas.
    Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 15 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to its custom cakes, the bakery offers pastries, cookies and seasonal treats.
    Austin American Statesman, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Its vegetarian Famous Veggie burger packs fiber from a patty made with black beans, quinoa and walnuts.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
  • McDonald's has made the Big Arch — a massive double-patty burger — a permanent menu item in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Similiar to its two other Philadelphia locations, the sandwich shop will have authentic Italian hoagies, including veggie and chicken cutlet options.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Traditionally featuring thin chicken cutlets that are breaded and fried until golden, nestled in tomato sauce, and covered with a blanket of cheese, it’s got a whole lot to love.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025

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“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.

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