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Recent Examples of frankfurter
The Japanese newcomer had taken the pursuit seriously, training and coming up with a novel way to approach the contest (separate hot dogs from buns and snap the frankfurters in half before eating).
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Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Immigrants from the Germanic and Eastern European countries who came to this country in the mid- to late-1800s brought with them the delicatessen staples of frankfurters, sauerkraut, pickles and cold cuts like pastrami and corned beef.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
California Love stories, rock slides, 50 pounds of dirty frankfurters.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Americans didn’t invent the hot dog, but the nation’s German immigrants refined the wiener from Vienna and frankfurter from Frankfurt to a preferred game-day cuisine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
Immigrants from the Germanic and Eastern European countries who came to this country in the mid- to late-1800s brought with them the delicatessen staples of frankfurters, sauerkraut, pickles and cold cuts like pastrami and corned beef.
—Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 22 June 2025
California Love stories, rock slides, 50 pounds of dirty frankfurters.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
Americans didn’t invent the hot dog, but the nation’s German immigrants refined the wiener from Vienna and frankfurter from Frankfurt to a preferred game-day cuisine.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankfurter
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Where to try it: Olneyville New York System in Providence has been serving hot wieners in the same spot since the early 1950s (there’s a sister location in Cranston).—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
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The membership warehouse club known for its food court with low prices and hot dog deals launched a new dessert earlier this month, the Caramel Churro Sundae.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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So was exuding pride, even behind a humble hot dog stand, which was how his great-uncle Pat got his start.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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Techniques like curing and smoking are common, and some deli meats (including mortadella and bologna) are made with ground meat and spices that are piped into a casing, then cooked.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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One editor compared its flavor to bologna.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Common deli case options include bologna, mortadella, salami, ham, roast beef, turkey breast, and chicken.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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After being cured, shaped and served like a traditional salami, his product hardly looked seaworthy.—
J.m. Hirsch,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The breakfast also includes eggs, sausage, kielbasa, ham, homemade beans and salsa, orange juice, fruit salad and coffee/tea.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The team said traditional Pittsburgh staples, including pierogies, kielbasa, and chipped ham, inspired many of the new items fans can try.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Tender chicken breasts are breaded and baked in marinara sauce then topped with gooey mozzarella and pepperoni (other toppings are welcome, too).—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The loaf is topped with hot honey and features an explosion of pepperoni cups in the middle, along with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and more pepperoni folded into the dough.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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There’s no lingering strolls and window shopping, at least not for these weenie California girls.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Other local delicacies include mostarda—a sweet and spicy prickly pear jelly—and the savory scacciata, a flatbread filled with ingredients like vegetables, cheese, anchovies, and sausage.—
Erica Firpo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The pancakes are fluffy, soft and chewy, the sausage is comforting and the biscuit is probably one of the best in Charlotte.—
Shindy Chen
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Frankfurter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankfurter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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