: a dough used in Mexican cuisine (as for tortillas and tamales) that is made from ground corn soaked in a lime and water solution
also
: masa harina
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The dumplings are gnocchi-inspired but made with masa instead of potatoes.
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
To the center of the husk add 2 to 4 tablespoons masa (the exact amount depends on the size of the husk), and using the back of a spoon, spread the masa toward the widest part of the husk, leaving a ¼- to ½-inch border on the sides and wide end.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Cover with the rest of the masa in a second layer.
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—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The Salvadorian delicacy is a masa or cornmeal patty or dough cake that’s stuffed with fillings like meat, beans, cheese, and veggies.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
To the center of the husk add 2 to 4 tablespoons masa (the exact amount depends on the size of the husk), and using the back of a spoon, spread the masa toward the widest part of the husk, leaving a ¼- to ½-inch border on the sides and wide end.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Cover with the rest of the masa in a second layer.
5.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The Salvadorian delicacy is a masa or cornmeal patty or dough cake that’s stuffed with fillings like meat, beans, cheese, and veggies.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for masa
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“Masa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masa. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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masa
noun
ma·sa
ˈmä-sə 
: a dough used in Mexican cuisine (as for tortillas and tamales) that is made from ground corn soaked in a lime and water solution
also
: masa harina
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