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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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Use salami, hot capocollo, and mortadella, or any other deli favorites in your fridge.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Another newcomer, the Ham & Salami, is made with black forest ham, Genoa salami, Italian-style provolone, lettuce, Roma tomatoes and honey mustard.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 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
Noun
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The pizza chain offers a litany of pies, ranging from cup-and-char pepperoni and Texas Barbecue to All-In Stuffed Crust and Spanish Garlic Chicken.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Cut back on meats with nitrites, such as beef jerky, bacon, pepperoni and deli meats.—
Eva Flowe
Updated May 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The men on this album are, to put it plainly, weenies.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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After a lengthy and spirited discussion about beans and weenies being served (Jason’s idea), Travis Kelce shared his thoughts.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Start with a cheese or salumi board, then select a pasta dish—like pappardelle with bolognese beef and pork ragu with parmigiano—or a diavola pizza with pomodoro and calabrese salumi alongside andouille sausage, mozzarella, and arugula.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Every Southerner has a recipe for sausage balls lying around, and this quick recipe is always welcome at church gatherings.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Frankfurter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frankfurter. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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