Caper (Noun)
Meaning 1
A crime (especially a robbery); "the gang pulled off a bank job in St. Louis".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The heist at the jewelry store was the most daring caper the town had ever seen.
- A notorious gang of thieves had a reputation for pulling off daring capers.
- Their final caper involved a botched heist that led to a long prison sentence.
- It took detectives weeks to unravel the mystery behind the complex caper.
- After being involved in numerous small-time capers, he set his sights on the museum's most prized possession.
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Meaning 2
A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- Flirting
- Word Play
- Coquetry
- Flirtation
- Game
- Horseplay
- Teasing
- Craziness
- Indulgence
- Toying
- Folly
- Flirt
- Foolery
- Tomfoolery
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Meaning 4
Pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef added a generous helping of capers to the pasta sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
- Capers are a key ingredient in traditional Mediterranean dishes such as hummus and tabbouleh.
- The recipe called for a tablespoon of chopped capers to be added to the salad dressing for a tangy kick.
- The deli's signature sandwich featured a layer of capers on top of the cream cheese and smoked salmon.
- A sprinkle of capers added a salty, pickled flavor to the deviled eggs at the party.
Meaning 5
Any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pickled flower buds of the caper plant are a common ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine.
- Capers are often used to add flavor to salads, pasta dishes, and pizza.
- The caper plant is a perennial bush that is native to the Mediterranean region.
- Fresh capers are very difficult to find in most supermarkets, so many people use the pickled variety instead.
- Capers are a key ingredient in the classic Italian dish, puttanesca sauce.