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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of croquette Think beau sels oysters, salted fish croquettes, roasted swordfish and pizzas topped with lobster, tomatoes and stracciatella. Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 The business has since expanded to three locations, where staff members serve Portuguese classics like cod fish croquettes, chourico assado—a flaming sausage dish—and octopus in garlic sauce for game days. Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor. Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for croquette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for croquette
Noun
  • Dolly Parton’s image appeared on cake mix boxes, film posters, magazine covers, and paintings.
    Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • With funnel cakes in the shape of her beloved butterfly and fashion exhibits with eye-popping heels and wigs, Dolly Parton’s theme park has history, entertainment, reverence.
    Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Spot At The Spot in Las Vegas, a double patty, house bacon, lettuce, tomato, blue cheese crumbles on a brioche bun.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • New York — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • If pork sounds better to you, consider these lemony sautéed cutlets or our crispy pork cutlets, either of which would complement the dish without overpowering its delicate flavor.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Season both sides of each chicken cutlet with salt and pepper.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Croquette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/croquette. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster