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 /bɛnˈʒɛ̃/ · noun
- A sweet fried dough pastry, typically covered in powdered sugar, often served as a dessert, especially in New Orleans. Related: fritter, doughnut, pastry, fried cake.
- 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 /ˈbɔrbən/ · noun
- A type of whiskey made primarily from corn mash, aged in new charred oak barrels, and produced in the United States, particularly in Kentucky. Related: whiskey, scotch, rum, brandy.
- CREOLE /kriːˈoʊl/ · noun
- A language that has developed from a pidgin language, often used as a lingua franca in a particular region, and has become the native language of the people living there. A creole language is often a simplified form of a language, with a vocabulary and grammar that is distinct from the language it is based on. Related: pidgin, lingua franca, language isolate, koine.
- CAJUN /ˈkædʒən/ · adjective, noun
- Relating to or characteristic of Cajuns, a group of French-speaking people in Louisiana. A Cajun is a member of this group. Related: Louisianan, French-speaking, Acadian.
- 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 /ˌɛtəˈfeɪ/ · noun
- A spicy stew-like dish originating from Louisiana, typically made with a combination of ingredients such as meat or seafood, vegetables, and a roux-based thickener. Related: gumbo, jambalaya, bouillabaisse, stew.
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