clambake

pronunciation

How to pronounce clambake in British English: UK [ˈklæmbeɪk]word uk audio image

How to pronounce clambake in American English: US ['klæmbeɪk] word us audio image

  • Noun:
    a cookout at the seashore where clams and fish and other foods are cooked--usually on heated stones covered with seaweed

Word Origin

clambake (n.)
1835, American English, from clam (n.) + bake (n.). By 1937 in jazz slang transferred to "an enjoyable time generally," especially "jam session."

Example

1. Both families joined up for a traditional clambake on the beach .
2. The clambake takes all day to prepare , but it 's really delicious !
3. The whole gang from the office went to a clambake .

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