Meaning & Definition of word "Caviar"

Caviar

/ˈkæviˌɑːr/

noun:

  • 1. The salted roe (eggs) of sturgeon or other fish, often considered a delicacy.
    • Example: She served caviar on blinis as an appetizer for the fancy dinner party.
  • 2. A luxury food item made from fish eggs, typically associated with high-end cuisine.
    • Example: The restaurant featured caviar as a highlight on its exclusive tasting menu.
  • 3. Any similar preparation of fish eggs from species other than sturgeon.
    • Example: 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 of caviar

Meaning: Luxury or something of high value.

Example Sentence: When it comes to dining, that restaurant is pure caviar.

Meaning: A term used to refer to high-class or upscale items.

Example Sentence: He's got a caviar lifestyle with his expensive tastes.