strudel

noun

stru·​del ˈstrü-dᵊl  ˈshtrü- 

: a pastry made from a thin sheet of dough rolled up with filling and baked

apple strudel

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Strudel Has German Roots

The word strudel first appeared in English in the late 19th century, but the confection the word refers to is likely much older. The strudel is Austrian in origin, and its name comes from the German word Strudel, meaning "whirlpool" - which the pastry resembles when cut to reveal its thin sheet of dough rolled around the filling. Strudels can be sweet or savory, but the sweet apple strudel is the most famous.

Examples of strudel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Decades later, in 1980, the Granzin family purchased the bakery, but preserved the recipes and traditions, from the strudel to the breakfast-sausage kolaches. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025

There are five restaurants here, but the most fun is called The Basement, a subterranean hangout that serves Alpine comfort food (homemade apple strudel is a must-order) and comes with mini bowling lanes. —Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025

The family-friendly event will feature bratwursts, sauerkraut, German potato salad, pretzels and strudel with ice cream. —Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025

Apple strudels are available for dessert. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, whirlpool

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for strudel

• boodle
• doodle
• feudal
• noodle
• poodle

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strudel

noun

stru·​del ˈstrüd-ᵊl  ˈshtrüd- 

: a pastry made of thin dough rolled up with filling and baked