churro

noun

chur·​ro ˈchu̇r-ō 

ˈchü-rō

: a Spanish and Mexican pastry resembling a doughnut or cruller and made from deep-fried unsweetened dough and sprinkled with sugar

Examples of churro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each had a version similar to the Spanish churro, probably the only one that can legitimately claim the origin of this tradition. — Sarah Moreno updated July 18, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Disneyland popcorn, churros, funnel cakes and ice cream cost more after the Anaheim theme park resort increased prices on hundreds of the most popular snacks, foods and drinks during the busy summer season. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2026

In 2025, Rivera launched Levels, using the power of his social media reach to sell corn and potato chips in attention-grabbing flavors like chili-lime and churro. — Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Making a churro that tasted like her childhood also involved a lot of math, something Serna said was not her strong suit. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for churro

• bureau
• bureaux
• chiaroscuro
• politburo