capers
word · lemma: caper
Definition
Capers are small, green flower buds often pickled and used to add flavor to dishes. 'Capers' can also informally mean playful or mischievous activities.
Usage & Nuances
Most frequently, 'capers' refers to the food, especially in cooking. Informally, 'capers' means playful or mischievous acts, often in phrases like 'comic capers.' In food, always plural; for activity, usually informal or humorous.
Example Sentences
I put capers in my salad for extra flavor.
basic
The pasta sauce needs some capers and olives.
basic
Capers make fish dishes taste better.
basic
My kids love making mischief, always up to some silly capers in the backyard.
natural
That movie is full of comic capers and wild chase scenes.
natural
She topped the pizza with anchovies and a handful of capers.
natural