1
or Creole
: of or relating to Creoles or their language
2
or Creole
: relating to or being highly seasoned food typically prepared with rice, okra, tomatoes, and peppers
shrimp creole
1
: a person of European descent born especially in the West Indies or Spanish America
2
: a white person descended from early French or Spanish settlers of the U.S. Gulf states and preserving their speech and culture
3
: a person of mixed French or Spanish and Black descent speaking a dialect of French or Spanish
4
a
: a language evolved from pidginized French that is spoken by Black people in southern Louisiana
b
: haitian
c
creole
: a language that has evolved from a pidgin but serves as the native language of a speech community
Examples of creole in a Sentence
Noun
Some people in Louisiana speak Creole.
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Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2022
The black American culture emerged as a creole culture, drawing upon common African tendencies, but also English speaking and Christian, two traits derived from the society into which they were thrown.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2011
Lou Lou Food & Drink, a creole restaurant in St. Matthews, is taking over Decca's space for a second location.
—The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2022
Seeing the island through their eyes offers a singular view into the creole Gullah language, traditional foods, music, and more.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2022
Specializing in the Louisiana creole cuisine that incorporates French, West African, Caribbean and other influences, Borel already has a name in the culinary scene, operating as a private chef and caterer since 2020.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2022
The beach town of Bluefields is the gateway to the charming Corn Islands and Pearl Keys, full of luscious creole cuisine, crystal blue lagoons and stunning white sand beaches.
—Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2022
Enjoy the creole flavors infused into the steamy plates of crab, lobster, crawfish, and veggies.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2022
Inside, guests in colorful outfits and bedazzled masks enjoyed creole-style cuisine while browsing displays from local artists and crafters.
—Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2022
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 May 2024
Down here your lungs breathed fibs right along with Bradford pear, Confederate jasmine, Creole mirepoix, and fresh beignets—and the bad stuff too, the flood mold, hot-trash crawfish shells, tourist-buggy horse s—, and Bourbon Street’s hobo funk of liquor, piss, and puke.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
His propulsive, dance-happy fusion of Louisiana Creole dance music with blues, swing, R&B, country and more set an enduring and highly influential standard.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
There are openings for Creole and Spanish climate education, farming, nursery managing, landscaping and more.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Cajun Yard Dog Cajun Yard Dog — a cheeky reference to the alligators of Louisiana — offers Cajun, Creole and Southern style food such as catfish bites, etouffee and jambalaya.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2024
Get the Recipe 51 of 80 Ham Biscuits Classic buttermilk biscuits make a tasty base for country ham as well as our Creole Mayonnaise or any compound butter, cheese spread, or jam.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Some other fun options include a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, garam masala and ras el hanout.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Chicken broth and diced tomatoes lend the finished gumbo their umami, with a Creole spice blend that imparts a gentle, humming heat.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Add the garlic and butter to a large bowl with the milk, eggs, cheddar cheese soup, pepper and creole seasoning.
—Dallas News, 15 Mar. 2022
The black American culture emerged as a creole culture, drawing upon common African tendencies, but also English speaking and Christian, two traits derived from the society into which they were thrown.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2011
Lou Lou Food & Drink, a creole restaurant in St. Matthews, is taking over Decca's space for a second location.
—The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2022
Seeing the island through their eyes offers a singular view into the creole Gullah language, traditional foods, music, and more.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2022
Specializing in the Louisiana creole cuisine that incorporates French, West African, Caribbean and other influences, Borel already has a name in the culinary scene, operating as a private chef and caterer since 2020.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Mar. 2022
The beach town of Bluefields is the gateway to the charming Corn Islands and Pearl Keys, full of luscious creole cuisine, crystal blue lagoons and stunning white sand beaches.
—Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2022
Enjoy the creole flavors infused into the steamy plates of crab, lobster, crawfish, and veggies.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2022
Inside, guests in colorful outfits and bedazzled masks enjoyed creole-style cuisine while browsing displays from local artists and crafters.
—Lauren Wethington, Detroit Free Press, 26 Feb. 2022
Noun
Dessert Gold: Maw Maw’s Creole Kitchen – Bourbon Peach Beignet.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 May 2024
Down here your lungs breathed fibs right along with Bradford pear, Confederate jasmine, Creole mirepoix, and fresh beignets—and the bad stuff too, the flood mold, hot-trash crawfish shells, tourist-buggy horse s—, and Bourbon Street’s hobo funk of liquor, piss, and puke.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
His propulsive, dance-happy fusion of Louisiana Creole dance music with blues, swing, R&B, country and more set an enduring and highly influential standard.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
There are openings for Creole and Spanish climate education, farming, nursery managing, landscaping and more.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Cajun Yard Dog Cajun Yard Dog — a cheeky reference to the alligators of Louisiana — offers Cajun, Creole and Southern style food such as catfish bites, etouffee and jambalaya.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2024
Get the Recipe 51 of 80 Ham Biscuits Classic buttermilk biscuits make a tasty base for country ham as well as our Creole Mayonnaise or any compound butter, cheese spread, or jam.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Some other fun options include a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, garam masala and ras el hanout.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Chicken broth and diced tomatoes lend the finished gumbo their umami, with a Creole spice blend that imparts a gentle, humming heat.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
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creole
1 of 2 adjective
cre·ole
ˈkrē-ˌōl 
1
often capitalized
: of or relating to the Creoles or their language
2
often capitalized
: relating to or being the traditional spicy food of the Creoles
Creole
2 of 2 noun
Cre·ole
ˈkrē-ˌōl
1
: a white person descended from early French or Spanish settlers in the U.S. Gulf states
2
: a person of mixed French or Spanish and Black descent speaking a dialect of French or Spanish
3
a
: a language evolved from a pidgin based on French that is spoken by Black people in southern Louisiana
b
not capitalized
: a language that has evolved from a pidgin and serves as the native language of a group of people
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