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Definition of tapenade

tapenade

/ˌtæpəˈnɑːd/
tap · e · nade
Plural:tapenades
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tapenade Lexical Profile

tapenade Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A savory Provençal spread or condiment made primarily from finely chopped or puréed olives, capers, and olive oil, often flavored with anchovies, garlic, or lemon juice.

Example

"We started the meal with toasted baguette slices topped with a rich black olive tapenade."

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• Rhymes for tapenade

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'tapenade', originating from the Provençal word 'tapenado', which is derived from 'tapeno' (meaning 'caper'), as capers were historically the primary ingredient in the original recipe alongside olives.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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