Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cioppino
Noun
chuh-PEE-noh
Definition
Cioppino is a type of pasta dish originating from Italian-American cuisine, typically consisting of a tomato-based sauce, seafood, and various seasonings.
Examples
- After a long day, we enjoyed a bowl of steaming cioppino at our favorite seafood restaurant.
- The cioppino was packed with fresh shrimp, clams, and crab, making it a delightful meal.
- She learned to make cioppino from her grandmother, who passed down the family recipe.
Meaning
The term ‘cioppino’ is derived from the Italian word ‘cioppare’, meaning ‘to chop’, which refers to the way the seafood is prepared for the dish.
Synonyms
- Seafood stew
- Fish soup