clambake
noun
clam·bake
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Definition of clambake
1a
: an outdoor party
especially
: a seashore outing where food is usually cooked on heated rocks covered by seaweed
b
: the food served at a clambake
2
: a gathering characterized by noisy sociability
especially
: a political rally
Examples of clambake in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The event kicks off with the popular clambake on Monday. — Joseph Duarte, Houston Chronicle, "D'Eriq King leads UH group attending AAC media days," 9 July 2019 Gaining favor with the preps in Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Palm Beach, alongside a crop of Hollywood starlets, this classic look can quickly take you from the beach to your next clambake. — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, "You Can Rent Ali Larter's Blazer-Inspired Cover-Up for $55," 2 July 2019 The theft in office charges involved cheating the county out of more than $5,000 by forcing workers to sell tickets to his campaign clambakes while on duty and stealing more than $5,000 from his campaign fund. — Robert Higgs, cleveland.com, "Opponents of plan to return to elected Cuyahoga County sheriff stir memories of the corrupt days of Gerald McFaul," 17 June 2019 Serve from a large bowl or line 2-3 large sheet trays with foil or parchment paper and spoon clambake onto them. — Emily Weinberger, Good Housekeeping, "Easiest Ever Clambake," 7 July 2013 Like the Kennedy/Hines wedding in 2014, the reception featured a clambake. — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, "Bobby Kennedy III and His Wife, Amaryllis Fox, Are Expecting a Baby Girl," 24 Aug. 2018 Instead of cooking up the same old thing, try this unique, one-pot clambake recipe in place of your typical BBQ. — Emily Weinberger, Good Housekeeping, "Easiest Ever Clambake," 7 July 2013 Preorder a picnic or get a full clambake delivered complete with lobster trap tables, torches, and an enclosed fire pit from The Kitchen Porch. — Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, "This Martha’s Vineyard Town Is Like the Hamptons Without the Crowds," 13 Aug. 2018 After the first 10 minutes, check on your clambake every 5 minutes. — Leilani Marie Labong, San Francisco Chronicle, "Recipe: Dutch Oven Clam Bake," 11 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'clambake.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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clambake
noun
English Language Learners Definition of clambake
US
: an outdoor party especially on a beach where clams and other foods are cooked and eaten
See the full definition for clambake in the English Language Learners Dictionary
clambake
noun
clam·bake
| \ ˈklam-ˌbāk
\
\
Kids Definition of clambake
: an outdoor party where clams and other foods are cooked usually on heated rocks covered by seaweed