- present tense form of caper (3rd person singular).
capers
Example Sentences
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Wild king salmon topped with tomatoes, olives and capers was accessorized with a puff pastry in the shape of a cartoon fish.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
I had the kombu-cured Japanese hamachi with navel orange, capers, chili, and kohlrabi—bright, balanced, and just a little spicy.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
Pike perch tartare from Lake Oulujärvi rests on malt bread with capers and dill oil and a whisper of pine tar.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
Or maybe just revelling in the Canadian capers.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
It was delicious, thick with rice and chunks of chicken, cubed potatoes, green olives, and capers.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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