arepa

noun

are·​pa ə-ˈrā-pə How to pronounce arepa (audio)
: a usually grilled cornmeal cake served in Latin American cuisine

Examples of arepa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chorizo, a fried egg, plantain, chicharrón, arepa, avocado, beef, rice and beans are all served together for a hearty meal that hits the spot after a long day of traveling. 4. Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 If milk’s not problem for you or anyone who might be eating the arepas, carry on as normal. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024 Farfan and Salas will sell traditional Venezuelan arepas and empanadas. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024 El Rey de las Arepa will offer chicken or beef arepas with cheese and garlic sauce. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arepa 

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Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, probably from Cumaná (Cariban language of the Venezuela coast) erepa corn, cornmeal cake, or from a cognate Cariban form

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arepa was in 1810

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Cite this Entry

“Arepa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arepa. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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