Caviar

/ˈkæviˌɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The salted roe (eggs) of sturgeon or other fish, often considered a delicacy.
She served caviar on blinis as an appetizer for the fancy dinner party.
A luxury food item made from fish eggs, typically associated with high-end cuisine.
The restaurant featured caviar as a highlight on its exclusive tasting menu.
Any similar preparation of fish eggs from species other than sturgeon.
The chef prepared a dish using trout caviar that was surprisingly delicious.

Etymology

From French 'caviar,' from Italian 'caviale,' from Latin 'caviāle,' from 'cavia' (a kind of fish).

Common Phrases and Expressions

caviar dreams
Ambitions or aspirations that are extravagant or unattainable.
caviar taste on a beer budget
Having expensive tastes while being unable to afford them.
roe and caviar
Referring to fish eggs and luxury items together.

Related Words

roe
The eggs of fish, typically considered a delicacy.
sturgeon
A type of large fish whose roe is used to make caviar.

Slang Meanings

Luxury or something of high value.
When it comes to dining, that restaurant is pure caviar.
A term used to refer to high-class or upscale items.
He's got a caviar lifestyle with his expensive tastes.