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

When my dad and my brother had a pool party for some cousins and their children last month at our Anaheim home — no more than 15 people — the cost of carne asada, chicken, chorizo and tortillas from a local carnicería was more than $200. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Products impacted by the recall include ground pork, chorizo, pork chops, pork ribs as well as beef ribs, short ribs, oxtail and cuts of goat meat. — Julia Hawkins, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026

Spicy chorizo, chiles, and Velveeta merge into one gooey dip that can hang out in the slow cooker for the duration of the party. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026

Traditional or spicy queso with option to add picadillo or chorizo. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chorizo

• carrizo
• mestizo