Synonyms of fritter

fritter

noun

ˈfri-tər 

as in cake

a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried

she loves eating corn fritters with maple syrup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cake
• patty
• cutlet
• croquette
• stick
• galette
• finger
• gâteau

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fritter

From casseroles and skillets to fritters and cake (yes, cake), there’s no shortage of recipes to make from a bounty of summer squash. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Make zucchini fritters, and serve them with sour cream or yogurt sauce. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

Ochre is the new everyday eatery focused on South African cuisine and local ingredients, from fresh West Coast mussels, venison and Cape Malay favorites, like bobotie, curries, and pumpkin fritters. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

The bakery also makes apple fritters, vegan doughnuts and wheat-free doughnuts and serves Equator coffee. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 June 2026

Phrases Containing fritter

• fritter (away)