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
  • Brush this super-easy, 6-ingredient sauce on burger patties, chicken, or other meats for a punch of smoky flavor.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026
  • One 4-ounce patty of 97% lean ground beef has about 6% DV of magnesium.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 25 June 2026

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“Fritter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritter. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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