How to Use creole in a Sentence

creole

1 of 2 adjective
  • The dish is finished with a crawfish and a splash of creole sauce.
    — Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2022
  • Now Brown has a creole quarter horse with blue eyes named Misty.
    — Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2021
  • Add in a splash of seafood stock and a sprinkle of creole seasoning to the main pot.
    — Kristen Rogers, Madeline Holcombe and Amanda Sealy, CNN, 26 Dec. 2021
  • Sweeten that romantic bond by treating them to a crunchy creole shrimp po'boy.
    — Catherine O’Neill, Bon Appetit, 1 Aug. 2017
  • The simmer of shrimp creole mixed with the sounds of people crying and children playing.
    — Sydney Czyzon, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2018
  • But listen, journalists have egos that are as big and juicy as Creole tomatoes.
    — Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 27 June 2017
  • And in a nod to those Spanish settlers, creole gumbo has tomatoes.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 17 Jan. 2020
  • Spice things up with creole seasoning, celery seed, Old Bay, cayenne, and more.
    — Jenné Claiborne, SELF, 14 Feb. 2018
  • New Orleans is famous for its jazz music, creole cuisine and overall arts scene.
    — Lauren Smith, House Beautiful, 22 Sep. 2016
  • Percy Creuzot died in 2010, but his spirit and love for creole cuisine still lives on.
    — Shelby Stewart, Houston Chronicle, 29 June 2020
  • There’s a good amount of diversity on the west side where there is black, Asian and creole communities.
    — Caitlin Doornbos, OrlandoSentinel.com, 6 July 2017
  • Even though people on the islands speak English, the creole dialect was tough to decipher.
    — Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Enjoy the creole flavors infused into the steamy plates of crab, lobster, crawfish, and veggies.
    — Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Gulf of Guinea creoles are the main Portuguese creole languages still spoken today.
    — Uwagbale Edward-Ekpu, Quartz, 23 July 2021
  • For blending, the minotaur and the mermaid, genetic splicing and creole languages.
    — The Economist, 11 Jan. 2018
  • Our main one back home is either original or extra hot Tony Chachere’s (creole seasoning).
    — Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 27 May 2020
  • Still new to the brick and mortar scene, chef Tia Harrison has a hit on her hands with her Cajun and creole restaurant.
    — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Aug. 2020
  • The two sides of the island share a creole language that draws heavily on English vocabulary.
    — Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Stir in the salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, bay leaves, oregano, basil, Creole seasoning, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
    — Marjie Lambert, miamiherald, 16 May 2017
  • Add 4 cups of water into medium-size pot along with 2 cubes of chickenless stock and ½ teaspoon of creole seasoning.
    — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, azcentral, 17 Feb. 2020
  • Their confections—which shimmer with iridescent icing—are sweetened with raw cane sugar and filled with creole cream cheese ($24).
    — Ann Mah, Bon Appetit, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Although the music club was a success, the creole concept didn’t fly with Vista diners, so the restaurant closed briefly in September of last year.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2019
  • The state accused Overton of killing Andrew by feeding him salt or a salty creole spice, then waiting too long to get him critical medical attention.
    — John MacCormack, ExpressNews.com, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Back in Portland, dine on alligator paté topped with red pesto at Montage, a cosmopolitan, Creole restaurant on the east side of the river.
    — Wired Staff, WIRED, 1 Aug. 1996
  • Afterward, the family went to a creole chicken spot called Frenchy’s, according to Tina’s Instagram.
    — Kenzie Bryant, Vanities, 11 Sep. 2017
  • Fries that accompany the sandwiches come with choices of plain, garlic parmesan, Cajun, creole butter and lemon pepper, Rogers said in a release.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, 12 Dec. 2017
  • The artist revealed that Beyoncé wanted to pay homage to New Orleans for her Lemonade project, and his art was reminiscent of her creole origins.
    — D'shonda Brown, Essence, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Zydeco is the distinctive, churning and whirling African-American spin on cajun music by French-Creole speakers.
    — John Adamian, courant.com, 16 Aug. 2017
  • Indulge your love for Louisiana at this annual four-day festival boasting more than 100 musical acts and an overwhelming amount of Cajun and creole cuisine.
    — Michael Benninger, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 26 Apr. 2017
  • Participating Sodexo locations will be able to start ordering from the new eight-product line, which includes a creole burger, sausage breakfast sandwich and sausage gravy and biscuits, on August 19th.
    — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 8 Aug. 2019

Creole

2 of 2 noun
  • Some people in Louisiana speak Creole.
  • Or, skip the skewers and serve this zesty Creole recipe in small cups.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
  • Haitians speaking Creole washed their children in the street.
    — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Smoked ham gets a kick from Creole mustard and cayenne pepper in this ham salad.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This is our weeknight-friendly take on the classic Creole dish.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Christian hymns were sung in English and Creole.
    — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Fill cabbage leaves with a mixture of meat, pork, and rice, and then drizzle with a Creole sauce for an extra kick.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Fill cabbage leaves with a mixture of meat, pork, and rice, and then drizzle with a Creole sauce for an extra kick.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • The only thing this one-dish Creole supper needs is a loaf of crusty white bread to sop up every last bit of flavor.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Ernestine, who was of Creole descent, was flinty and aloof, with an immaculate sense of style.
    — Ronan Farrow, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The rum is distilled from fresh sugarcane juice using a Creole column still and aged in oak barrels.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Strachwitz’s aim was to record Chenier singing in Creole French.
    — Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
  • However, the board did not include any French and Creole speakers.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
  • What sets Dave’s recipe apart is that the star of the show, even the mildest version, is packed with Creole seasoning — and heat.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Congas, bongos, and a Creole conch shell sit alongside guitar, keyboards, and horns.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 18 May 2026
  • The church with Haitian influence offered some services in Creole.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024
  • One of the hallmarks of Creole cooking, jambalaya makes a play for most popular.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The cuisine has a light Creole influence, though there are plenty of other options.
    — Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Balance the spicy Creole seasoning with tomatoes and bell peppers.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
  • With all the same Creole flavors, this Southern classic just got a whole lot easier thanks to your handy sheet pan.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Creole seasoning is balanced by creamy sauce and tender slices of chicken in this quick yet irresistible pasta.
    — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some other fun options include a Cajun or Creole seasoning blend, garam masala and ras el hanout.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
  • The dressing, made with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, and hot sauce is just the right amount of creamy and spicy.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Andouille sausage and Creole seasoning will bring a bit of spice to your after-Thanksgiving meal.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Stir in the rosemary, brown sugar, paprika, crab boil, and Creole seasoning.
    — Zella Palmer, Saveur, 3 Jan. 2024
  • Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes.
    — Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The city also plans to offer driver training geared toward Haitians and Creole speakers.
    — Chelsea Bailey, Meridith Edwards and Omar Jimenez, CNN, 20 Sep. 2024
  • The pope, who was born in Chicago, has Creole roots from his ancestors in New Orleans.
    — Greta Bjornson, People.com, 17 June 2025
  • Chicken broth and diced tomatoes lend the finished gumbo their umami, with a Creole spice blend that imparts a gentle, humming heat.
    — Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Touche French Creole will be serving food at the June 26 event, according to the release.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

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