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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
Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
Dessert specials are pecan pie or apple strudel ($9), cheesecake ($10) and schaum torte ($12).
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2024
This tequila is said to have notes of fruit on the nose, followed by bread, strudel, and apple pie on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
Chopped or sliced, this apple is fine to fill a pie or strudel as well as stirred into pancakes or muffins.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
For a real treat, try one of the more creative crepe flavors, like apple strudel, monkey matcha (made with green tea matcha, bananas, and hazelnut spread), or, on the savory side, madras curry, bison burger, or a crepe dog.
—Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 17 Dec. 2023
Adds dry-brining and butterflying and includes vegetarian centerpiece alternatives, such as mushroom lasagna and savory cabbage strudel.
—Dylan Moriarty, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
Addison Oktoberfest seems to have it all: dozens of polka bands, Bavarian folk dancers, bier games like stein hoisting, Oktoberfest Paulaner Bier, German sausage and sauerkraut, giant pretzels, strudel and other German pastries.
—Shannon Sutlief, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
It was covered in crumbs, spiraled with chocolate and looked like a fatter and flatter version of a strudel, one of my favorite desserts.
—Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
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Word History
German, literally, whirlpool
1881, in the meaning defined above
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“Strudel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strudel. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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