- present tense form of caper (3rd person singular).
capers
Example Sentences
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A spoonful of capers can transform a simple chicken cutlet.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 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
Then scatter olives and capers on top, and let the pan bubble away on the stovetop over high heat until the sauce reduces and the flavors meld.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
“Just so. After your capers are concluded, you will help serve and pour. See that you do not spill on the guests, or it will go ill for you.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
