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

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

For centuries, multiple cultures throughout the Mediterranean, particularly the South of France and coastal Italy, have whisked the flour with water, olive oil, salt (and sometimes spices or herbs), transforming the batter into unleavened flatbreads, fritters, and pancakes. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026

The doughnut shop is especially known for its red delicious apple fritters made with fresh apples. — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 20 June 2026

Phrases Containing fritter

• fritter (away)