fritter

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 Originally a sweet rice fritter served with café au lait, Muhammad turned it savory, packing his batter with salmon for a more substantial bite. Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 Other treats include apple fritters and doughnut dots. Tanasia Kenney, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 The menu includes cake and glazed doughnuts, apple fritters, savory croissants and sandwiches. Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 2 June 2026 Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fritter
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Noun
  • The photo showed the mom of one in front of a cake with white icing and a pink candle, while her son sat beside her.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The burger at Bar Avoja in Los Angeles is made with a prime brisket patty, Tillamook cheddar, dill pickles, onion fonduta and herb rémoulade on a brioche bun, Food & Wine reported.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
  • The men behind the patties, Argentine owners Gonzalo Rubino and Matias Palloni (Crazy Poké and Sushi MAS in Wynwood), won the Very Best Burger Award at the 2025 South Beach Wine and Food Festival Burger Bash, further fueling its viral fandom.
    Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2026

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“Fritter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritter. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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