lobster thermidor

noun

lobster ther·​mi·​dor -ˈthər-mə-ˌdȯr How to pronounce lobster thermidor (audio)
: cooked lobster meat in a rich wine sauce stuffed into a lobster shell and browned

Examples of lobster thermidor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Choose from about a dozen cuts of beef, alongside lamb, veal, duck, fish, and lobster thermidor. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024 While the menus in each are ever-changing — and, at the high end, are stuffed with decadent dishes such as lobster thermidor — the overall tenor of the cuisine is continental, with heavy British influence. Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024 Queens Grill passengers also have, of course, their own private fine-dining restaurant, where chefs put creative spins on classics such as beef Wellington and lobster thermidor. Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 His more-is-definitely-more menu pairs toro-tartare cones, lobster thermidor, and Wagyu-beef tomahawk steaks with a thumping beat. Jay Cheshes, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2023 Prime steaks are the centerpiece of the menu, though other mains include fancy classics like lobster thermidor and beef Wellington. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2023 His mother made curries with fried pomfret, the food of home, while his father handled the foods of the West: lobster thermidor, spaghetti Bolognese and burgers on the grill. J. J. Goode, New York Times, 13 June 2023 The chic terrace has great views of downtown Miami and serves moreish seafood dishes like Chilean sea bass and flaming lobster thermidor as well as truffle toast and pork ribs. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2023 An outpost of the Parisian brasserie Fouquet’s, which will open in the coming weeks, anchors the hotel’s food options with a menu created by Pierre Gagnaire in collaboration with executive chef Philippe Orrico, serving such classics as lobster thermidor and crêpes suzette. Jameson Montgomery Mahira Rivers Kate Guadagnino Adriane Quinlan Laura Bannister Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

thermidor, from French, from Thermidor, drama (1891) by Victorien Sardou

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lobster thermidor was in 1894

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Cite this Entry

“Lobster thermidor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lobster%20thermidor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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