noun Uncommon

caviar

KAV-ee-ahr

Caviar (noun) means the salted roe (eggs) of the sturgeon, eaten as a luxury food. Example: “The tasting menu included a small spoon of caviar on blini.”

noun

The salted roe (eggs) of the sturgeon, eaten as a luxury food.

"The tasting menu included a small spoon of caviar on blini."

"Fine caviar can sell for hundreds of pounds per ounce."

How to use caviar

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA very expensive delicacy made from salted fish eggs, usually sturgeon roe.

Common pairings

a spoonful of caviar beluga caviar caviar and champagne

Word forms

caviars plural

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Etymology

Borrowed via French and Italian from Ottoman Turkish, ultimately from a Persian word — a doublet of "ajvar."

Origin: French

Synonyms

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caviare

Rhymes for caviar

liar friar briar peculiar familiar unfamiliar

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Frequently asked questions

What does “caviar” mean?

The word “caviar” means the salted roe (eggs) of the sturgeon, eaten as a luxury food. In plain terms, a very expensive delicacy made from salted fish eggs, usually sturgeon roe.

How do you pronounce “caviar”?

“Caviar” is pronounced KAV-ee-ahr (/ˈkæv.iˌɑɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “caviar” in a sentence?

Here is “caviar” used in a sentence: “The tasting menu included a small spoon of caviar on blini.”

What part of speech is “caviar”?

“Caviar” is a noun.

Where does the word “caviar” come from?

The word “caviar” comes from French. Borrowed via French and Italian from Ottoman Turkish, ultimately from a Persian word — a doublet of "ajvar.".

Is “caviar” a common word?

“Caviar” is an uncommon word in modern English.