croquette

noun

cro·​quette krō-ˈket 

: a small often rounded mass consisting usually of minced meat, fish, or vegetable coated with egg and bread crumbs and deep-fried

Synonyms of croquette

• cake
• patty
• cutlet

Examples of croquette in a Sentence

a fish croquette that tasted more of filler than of fish

Recent Examples on the Web

This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor. —Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026

The daily happy hour menu also includes smaller bites under $10, like the $7 pibil croquettes and the $8 creamy ancho chile dip. —Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Table service lunch ranges from lighter fare like swordfish ceviche to heartier options such as Ecuadorian Llapingacho potato croquettes, Galápagos carne colorada (marinated beef), or a whole roasted suckling pig. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

At Brussels Bistro, guests can enjoy cheese croquettes, boeuf bourguignon, and fresh oysters. —Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French, from croquer to crunch, from Middle French, to strike, break, cause to crack, of imitative origin

First Known Use

1706, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for croquette

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

croquette

noun

cro·​quette krō-ˈket 

: a roll or ball of hashed meat, fish, or vegetables fried in deep fat