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Definition of croquette

croquette

/kroʊˈkɛt/
cro · quette
Plural:croquettes
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• noun

1

A small, breaded and deep-fried roll or patty typically made from mashed potatoes, ground meat, fish, or vegetables.

Example

"The restaurant is famous for its savory ham and cheese croquettes served with a spicy aioli."

2

A formed, crunchy cylindrical or oval shape of minced food, usually bound with a thick sauce such as béchamel.

Example

"She prepared traditional Spanish croquettes filled with rich, creamy béchamel and bits of serrano ham."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Care should be taken not to confuse the culinary dish 'croquette' with 'croquet', which is a lawn game played with wooden mallets.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'croquette', derived from the verb 'croquer' (to crunch), combined with the diminutive suffix '-ette'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Croquette. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/croquette
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