chorizo
noun
cho·ri·zo
chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō 
-(ˌ)sō
plural chorizos
: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage
a
: a spicy or sweet ground pork sausage that is seasoned especially with smoked paprika, is used chiefly in Spanish cooking, and is typically sold dried and cured in casings
b
: a spicy ground pork sausage that is seasoned with chili powder and other spices (such as cumin or garlic), is used chiefly in Mexican cooking, and is typically sold uncooked either loose or in casings
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The sausage resembled chorizo and paired well with the herbs.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The crumbles of chorizo on the queso fundido are all made in-house.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Or a Breakfasta Lefse packed with eggs, chorizo, bacon and fries.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Raw chorizo was stored above water bottles in the refrigerator.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
The crumbles of chorizo on the queso fundido are all made in-house.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Or a Breakfasta Lefse packed with eggs, chorizo, bacon and fries.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Raw chorizo was stored above water bottles in the refrigerator.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for chorizo
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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