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

Examples of chorizo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The eggs are fluffy, spiced by the chorizo with melty cheese. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Raw chorizo, bacon and eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods, creating a risk of cross-contamination. — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2026

At Taquearte, the split rolls are slathered with refried beans and chorizo, then blanketed in a single layer of mottled cheese. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

The standout dinner order is the seafood paella, which arrives sizzling in a hot pan with shrimp, calamari, mussels, market fish, chorizo, and crispy bomba rice. — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chorizo

• carrizo
• mestizo