Definition

Noun A creamy, savory dip made primarily from chopped or minced clams (a type of shellfish) and soft cream cheese, typically served cold as an appetizer with crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks.

Usage

"Clam dip" is an uncountable noun referring to the food item itself. It is used to describe the specific prepared dish. * She brought a delicious clam dip to the party. * The recipe for clam dip is very simple. * Would you like some clam dip with your crackers?

Advanced Usage

The term can be used in a more general sense to refer to the category or style of dip. * In terms of classic party appetizers, clam dip has fallen out of fashion a bit. * You can add herbs or spices to customize your clam dip.

Variants and Related Words

• Seafood dip: A broader category of dips made from various types of seafood.
• Cream cheese dip: A general term for any dip using cream cheese as a base.

Synonyms

• Clam spread: This is a very close synonym, though a "spread" is often slightly thicker and used with a knife, while a "dip" is softer for scooping. The terms are frequently used interchangeably.

Noun

1. a dip made of clams and soft cream cheese