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croquette

Noun

Definitions

1. croquette
2. Korokke

A popular Japanese fried dish made from mashed potatoes or other fillings coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried. It is a common item in school lunches, convenience stores, and home cooking, and is considered a classic example of Western-influenced Japanese cuisine.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hmm, should I get a croquette or save the money...

Sentence 2

There was a student on the corner of the intersection wolfing down a croquette.

Sentence 3

"Want to split the croquette?" she said softly.

Sentence 4

If you have time, could you pick up some croquettes on your way back?

Sentence 5

In negotiations, I'd like to smooth things over like a nice round croquette.