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

New items, which won’t be new to anyone who has stepped foot inside one of California’s many taquerias, include new meats like chicken and chorizo, flour tortillas in addition to corn ones and, of course, burritos. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

On the menu, respectively, these cultures are highlighted in the shrimp Mozambique with chili and lemon; duck rice with chorizo and saffron; and piri piri chicken. —Jillian Dara, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026

The three-mushroom meatloaf from Service @ Seven is served in a creamy chorizo and caramelized Vidalia onion sauce. —Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 27 May 2026

Wednesday, May 13 Health inspectors cited the Arden Arcade Mexican eatery after finding beans, chorizo and eggs measured below proper hot holding temperatures. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chorizo

• carrizo
• mestizo