fritter

noun

ˈfri-tər How to pronounce fritter (audio)
Definition of fritternext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried she loves eating corn fritters with maple syrup

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Recent Examples of fritter Working one at a time, dip warm fritters in glaze, turning to coat. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Try one of the Greek wines by the glass, then several dishes — spreads like tzatziki and taramasalata, zucchini and feta fritters, and braised short rib with lemon potato puree (plus, from-scratch desserts like the seasonal cheesecake). — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Serve the crispy fritters with garlic aioli or cottage cheese. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Conch, one of the country’s most recognizable ingredients, takes center stage through fresh conch salad and fritters. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fritter
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  1. cake
  2. patty
Noun
  • Food and drink Breakfast includes local yogurts and cheeses, cakes still warm from the oven, fresh fruit, and trays of sticky honeycomb—plus velvety cappuccinos and rocket fuel espressos.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Star67, a private-dining concept, kept the crowd snacking on birthday cake bites and ice cream sundaes as the drinks flowed.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of cake
Noun
  • The patties are made with a secret family recipe featuring a Romanian blend of spices.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • To make the patty accessible to pescatarians and non-pork eaters, Saputra omits the pork lard traditionally used in har gow, pan-frying the shrimp to achieve a bouncy, snapping bite.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of patty

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