pierogi

noun

pie·​ro·​gi pə-ˈrō-gē 

pi-

variants or less commonly pirogi

plural pierogi also pierogies or pirogi or pirogis

: a case of dough filled with a typically savory filling (as of meat, cheese, or vegetables) and cooked by boiling and then pan-frying

Examples of pierogi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The business became known for its variety of authentic pierogi made from scratch — offering about 20 flavors ranging from traditional potato and cheese to sweet options like cherry and prune. —Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025

Growing up in Poland, Krzysztof Krol loved pierogi. —Emma John, AFAR Media, 20 Aug. 2025

To help her throughout the war, Ber said she’s been leaning on the Ukrainian community and participating in various events, like making pierogi, at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Munster. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025

All pierogi are hand made on site by church volunteers. —Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Polish, plural of pieróg dumpling, pierogi

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pierogi

• muscogee
• bogey
• yogi

Kids Definition

pierogi

noun

pie·​ro·​gi

variants also pirogi

pə-ˈrō-gē 

plural pierogi also pierogies

: a case of dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables and cooked by boiling and then panfrying