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Definition of clambake

clambake

/ˈklæm.beɪk/
clam · bake
Plural:clambakes
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• noun

1

North American A traditional outdoor social gathering or picnic, especially at the seashore in New England, at which clams, lobsters, corn, and other foods are cooked on heated rocks covered with seaweed.

Example

"Every August, the coastal town hosts a community clambake on the beach to celebrate the end of summer."

2

American A lively, noisy, or informal party or social gathering.

Example

"What started as a quiet jam session among a few jazz musicians quickly turned into an all-night clambake."

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• Nearby Words

clairvoyant
clam
clam chowder
clambake
clamber
clamdiggers
clammily

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'clam' and 'bake', inspired by the traditional New England Indigenous practice of steaming shellfish over heated stones and seaweed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Clambake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/clambake
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