fritters

Definition of frittersnext
plural of fritter
as in cakes
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried she loves eating corn fritters with maple syrup

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Recent Examples of fritters Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026 These fritters are similar to hush puppies, but lighter and full of fresh corn flavor. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026 His wife, Janae, steps in with the apple fritters and cinnamon rolls. Jamiel Robinson, CBS News, 1 May 2026 Then, as the sun goes down, feast on tomato fritters, roast aubergine, and hard cheese and honey in the open courtyard of the restaurant in the ruins of the old part of town. Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026 Used for tea, wine, oils, jelly and fritters. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 Stir in cheese and eggs to create fritters or baked dishes, such as casseroles. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 This casual oceanfront eatery, which serves up everything from burgers and salads to conch fritters, is the most famous restaurant on the island and exceeds all the hype. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 Sugar snap salad, cheesy green pea fritters, shrimp and pea pancakes, and more ways to load your spring dinner plan with all the peas. Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fritters
Noun
  • The hotel doesn't just have an impressive art collection, but an actual art gallery, as well as a flower shop and patisserie offering signature seasonal macarons, cakes and chocolates.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Immersive experiences like Meow Wolf, Activate Games, or the Sphere in Las Vegas are also encroaching, offering visitors something truly novel (no offense to funnel cakes).
    HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Mix In Candy Pieces Enhance the ooey-gooey texture of your brownies by chopping bite-sized pieces of your favorite candy—peppermint patties, peanut butter and chocolate cups, coconut and nut chocolate bars, M&Ms, and peppermints.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • Georgian Orthodox nuns living in a nearby abbey served us a hearty lunch of lentil soup, beef patties and cheese pie.
    Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Guests were served with canapés prepared by executive head chef Debjit Dass, including beef tartare on potato terrine and rarebit croquettes, with a live oyster station and a dessert spread of summer berry tartlets, macarons, orange cake, and Victoria sponge.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • This recipe calls for bhaja moshla, a roasted spice mix that gives the croquettes their signature flavor.
    Madhushree Basu Roy, Saveur, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Fritters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritters. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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