Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clambake
noun
/ˈklæmˌbeɪk/
Definition
A clambake is a social event in which clams and other seafood are cooked and served, often outdoors, typically accompanied by various side dishes.
Examples
- We had a wonderful clambake on the beach last summer.
- The family organizes a clambake every year to celebrate the end of summer.
- At the clambake, we enjoyed fresh clams, lobsters, and corn on the cob.
Meaning
It refers not only to the meal itself but also to the gathering or festive occasion centered around the cooking and enjoyment of seafood.
Synonyms
- seafood feast
- shore dinner
- clam boil
