New Orleans Word Search
A free New Orleans word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: BEIGNET, GUMBO, BOURBON, CREOLE, CAJUN, JAZZ, SAINTS, PELICANS, MISSISSIPPI, STREETCAR, JAMBALAYA, ETOUFFEE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
New Orleans word list, defined
- BEIGNET /ˈbɛnjeɪ/ · noun
- A square or round piece of dough that is deep-fried and dusted generously with powdered sugar, eaten as a pastry or fritter. It is especially associated with New Orleans, where it is traditionally served hot alongside café au lait. Related: fritter, doughnut, pastry, fried dough.
- GUMBO /ˈɡʌmbəʊ/ · noun
- A dish of West African origin, made with a combination of ingredients such as meat or seafood, vegetables, and a thickening agent, typically okra or rice flour, in a rich broth. Related: stew, goulash, bouillon, chowder.
- BOURBON /ˈbɜːbən/ (UK), /ˈbɝːbən/ (US) · noun
- A straight whiskey made primarily from corn and aged in new charred oak barrels, originally associated with Kentucky; also the name of a French royal dynasty that ruled France, Spain, and Naples. Related: whiskey, whisky, spirits, liquor.
- CREOLE /ˈkriːoʊl/ · noun
- A creole is a stable natural language that develops from the mixing of two or more languages, typically arising among communities where speakers of different languages need a common means of communication. It also refers to a person of mixed European and non-European, especially African or Caribbean, descent, particularly in the Caribbean, Louisiana, and other former colonial regions. Related: patois, dialect, lingua franca, pidgin.
- CAJUN /ˈkeɪ.dʒən/ · noun, adjective
- A member of a distinct cultural group descended from French Acadians exiled from Nova Scotia in the 18th century who settled chiefly in Louisiana; also used as an adjective relating to the Cajuns, their cuisine, music, or dialect.
- JAZZ /dʒæz/ · noun
- Jazz is a genre of music that originated in the southern United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by its improvisational nature and syncopated rhythms. It is often associated with African-American musical traditions. Related: swing, blues, be-bop, jive.
- SAINTS /sɛɪntz/ · noun
- People who are considered to be especially holy or virtuous, especially those who have been formally recognized as such by the Christian Church. A person who is admired or idealized for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Related: saints, sainthood, holy people, virtuous individuals.
- PELICANS /ˈpɛlɪkənz/ · noun
- Large waterbirds with a distinctive pouched bill, found in warm and temperate regions around the world. Related: herons, egrets, storks, ibises.
- STREETCAR /strɛt.kɑr/ · noun
- A vehicle on rails, typically running on a fixed route, for transporting passengers, often in an urban area. Related: tram, trolley, light rail, electric train.
- JAMBALAYA /dʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ · noun
- A one-pot dish of rice, meat, and vegetables, originating from Louisiana, typically made with sausage and chicken. Related: gumbo, jamboree, feijoada, paella.
- ETOUFFEE /ˌeɪtuːˈfeɪ/ · noun
- A Cajun and Creole dish from Louisiana consisting of shellfish or chicken smothered in a thick, seasoned sauce made with a roux and the 'Holy Trinity' of onions, celery, and bell peppers, typically served over rice. Related: stew, smothered dish, ragout, gumbo.
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