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clambake
noun clam·bake \ˈklam-ˌbāk\
: an outdoor party especially on a beach where clams and other foods are cooked and eaten
Full Definition of CLAMBAKE
1
a : an outdoor party; especially : a seashore outing where food is usually cooked on heated rocks covered by seaweed b : the food served at a clambake
2
: a gathering characterized by noisy sociability; especially : a political rally
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First Known Use of CLAMBAKE
1835
Rhymes with CLAMBAKE
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CLAMBAKE Defined for Kids
clambake
noun clam·bake \ˈklam-ˌbāk\
Definition of CLAMBAKE for Kids
: an outdoor party where clams and other foods are cooked usually on heated rocks covered by seaweed
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