Definitions

1. noun

a small ball or cylinder of food material, often consisting of meat, fish, or vegetables that have been coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

“The French restaurant served a variety of croquettes, including chicken and ham, as appetizers.”

2. verb

to shape or form into a croquette, especially by coating with breadcrumbs and frying.

“To make the perfect croquette, you need to carefully shape the mixture into small balls and then coat them with breadcrumbs.”