noun
- Plural of cioppino; Italian-American seafood stews made with fish, shellfish, and tomato-based broth, typically served with crusty bread.
Usage: Primarily associated with San Francisco cuisine; Often served in restaurants and home cooking
Examples
- The restaurant served several different cioppinos on its menu.
- We ordered two cioppinos for dinner, one with crab and one with shrimp.
- Cioppinos are a popular dish at waterfront restaurants in San Francisco.
- She made homemade cioppinos using fresh clams and mussels from the market.
- The chef's signature cioppinos featured a rich tomato broth and tender seafood.