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

Social media influencer Yoatzi Castro was celebrating a friend’s birthday at Disneyland, snacking on churros and riding Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, when the celebratory mood turned sour. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

According to Costco’s nutritional information, one churro contains 480 calories. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Other people were disappointed that the twisted churro, which was reportedly introduced in 2021, was being brought back and not the classic straight version that dates back to the 1990s — which only cost 99 cents. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

The churros are expected to be back soon, but only for a limited amount of time. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for churro

• bureau
• bureaux
• chiaroscuro
• politburo