carpaccio

noun

car·​pac·​cio kär-ˈpä-ch(ē-)ō How to pronounce carpaccio (audio)
: thinly sliced raw meat or fish served with a sauce
often used as a postpositive modifier
beef carpaccio

Examples of carpaccio in a Sentence

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The menu begins with Spanish octopus carpaccio, followed by entrees like New Zealand lamb scottadito, Scaloppine Marsala and Chicken Milanese and seven styles of pizza. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024 Guests can choose between a four-course or six-course culinary adventure, featuring sumptuous dishes like caviar on a pretzel, venison carpaccio and glazed maitake. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Upon arrival, guests are welcome to take a stroll through the property’s marvelous Terrace and Outdoor Gardens and admire the plants, then sit down for a plate of trumpet mushroom carpaccio or hearty carrot bolognese at the bar. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Popular are refreshing raw bar treats, such as pink snapper carpaccio with kumquat sauce and chives; oyster crudo with lemongrass and pineapple mignonette. Laura Manske, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carpaccio 

Word History

Etymology

Vittore Carpaccio; from the prominent use of red in his painting

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carpaccio was in 1974

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Cite this Entry

“Carpaccio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpaccio. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Carpaccio

biographical name

Car·​pac·​cio kär-ˈpä-ch(ē-ˌ)ō How to pronounce Carpaccio (audio)
Vittore circa 1460–1525(or 1526) Italian painter
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