frankfurter

noun

Definition of frankfurternext
as in wiener

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Recent Examples of frankfurter But the frankfurter fest rolls on, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to defend last year's wins in the men's and women's divisions, respectively. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Faster than a speeding frankfurter, in comes the second annual Wienie 500. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026 Small suggests thinking about a frankfurter being eaten by a coughing man. — Helen Dennis, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025 Having an offensive lineman scarf down a few frankfurters isn’t exactly introducing little John and Susie to college football. — Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frankfurter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frankfurter
  1. wiener
  2. bologna
  3. salami
  4. kielbasa
  5. pepperoni
  6. weenie
  7. sausage
  8. knockwurst
Noun
  • No frank in Rhode Island is more famous or craved than the hot wiener.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of wiener
Noun
  • On the deli and market side, Travel by Taste offers ingredients inclufing a full spice rack, feta cheeses, specialty bread like tandoori-style pita, Martedella bologna, and Halal-quality meats.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As bologna is carved up with a knife, a copyright is carved up with words.
    — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of bologna
Noun
  • Sandwiches will include the Maestro (an Italian sub with ham, salami, pepperoni, Chicago-style giardiniera, homemade balsamic).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Try the hot pies with high-end ingredients like Ezzo pepperoni, Porcellino Diablo salami, Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes and homemade pickled chiles.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of salami
Noun
  • The menu features Haluski Cannonballs along with pierogies, kielbasa and chipped ham fries, tying local comfort food to a day at the game.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 12 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
Definition of kielbasa
Noun
  • Sandwiches will include the Maestro (an Italian sub with ham, salami, pepperoni, Chicago-style giardiniera, homemade balsamic).
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Try the hot pies with high-end ingredients like Ezzo pepperoni, Porcellino Diablo salami, Bianco DiNapoli tomatoes and homemade pickled chiles.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of pepperoni
Noun
  • That was for liberals and other lily-livered, do-goody weenies—losers like you and me.
    — James Wolcott, Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The sausage rolls, known commonly as pigs in a blanket, were packaged as a dozen Parker House Rolls stuffed with cocktail weenies.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of weenie
Noun
  • This is the heart of Franconia, where traditions—especially culinary ones, including pork dishes, potato dumplings, and sausages—remain deeply rooted.
    — Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Daytime items include lofty scones with a side of clotted cream and seasonal jam, flaky sausage rolls hefty with Beads & Barnett pork, and egg soldiers served with streaky bacon.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sausage
Noun
  • Split the knockwurst in half lengthwise and open it like a book before searing.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
  • Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream.
    — Courant Community, Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
Definition of knockwurst

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