The Open Dictionary

croquette

noun

UK/krəˈket/
US/kroʊˈket/

Definitions of croquette noun

  1. Countable

    A small, typically rounded food item, made from minced ingredients like meat, fish, or potato, that is coated in breadcrumbs and then deep-fried.

    • The restaurant's appetizer menu featured a delicate cheese croquette.

    • His favorite afternoon snack is a potato croquette with dipping sauce.

    • This shop is famous for its unique smoked salmon croquettes.