pierogi

noun

pie·​ro·​gi pə-ˈrō-gē 

pi-

variants or less commonly pirogi

plural pierogi also pierogies or pirogi or pirogis

: a case of dough filled with a typically savory filling (as of meat, cheese, or vegetables) and cooked by boiling and then pan-frying

Examples of pierogi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Compete in a pierogi toss and try variations on the Eastern European dumplings including potato and cheese or sauerkraut and mushroom along with the celebration’s signature pierogi margaritas. — Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

The menu puts the focus on perfectly charred steaks and chops (the 32-ounce ribeye is ideal for two) while a few surprises like short rib ramen, pierogi stuffed with farmers cheese, and cauliflower steak satisfy more adventurous eaters. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026

The chapters include wheelbarrow nachos, served in a wheelbarrow, double cheeseburger, butter chicken, Korean BBQ, gnocchi ( in honor of his Italian grandmother), Mardi Gras, seafood, pierogi, mac and cheese, pizza nachos. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Polish, plural of pieróg dumpling, pierogi

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pierogi

• muscogee
• bogey
• yogi

Kids Definition

pierogi

noun

pie·​ro·​gi

variants also pirogi

pə-ˈrō-gē 

plural pierogi also pierogies

: a case of dough filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables and cooked by boiling and then panfrying