Thesaurus results for FRITTERS

fritters

noun

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 Lotte caters, and Yoon reminisces fondly about trays of modeum jeon, assorted fritters and pancakes her family would order each New Year’s. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Yeah, the fritters have brought something out in our bake clubbers. — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 At night, the atmospheric restaurant serves chef Vitor Sobral’s contemporary Portuguese fare—cod fritters; cockles with xerem; chicken escabeche. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Most Apple Hill farms sell baked goods ranging from traditional apple pies to scones, fritters, turnovers, caramel apples and apple cider donuts. — Janet Fullwood, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2026 Apple fritters are a fresh taste of fall in a cinnamon sugar crust. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026 Our custom is inclusive, allowing for rolls, buns, fritters, crumb cakes, muffins, twists, knots, and baked goods in any size, shape, or style. — Sean Carlson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 Try one of the Greek wines by the glass, then several dishes — spreads like tzatziki and taramasalata, zucchini and feta fritters, and braised short rib with lemon potato puree (plus, from-scratch desserts like the seasonal cheesecake). — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Serve the crispy fritters with garlic aioli or cottage cheese. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Items in front of refrigerator including flan cakes and gelatin cups lacking date mark.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Raad’s colorful cakes are at once cheerful and cold—his trademark tragicomic blend of fiction and fact.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of cakes

Noun

The transient air pressure of a passing thunderstorm, or the excessive production of cow patties, spoiled the chips.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Burgers develop a deeper crust on leaner patties, especially when cooked on a griddle or in a skillet.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of patties

Noun

Only light regional dishes and bites such as croquettes, Cinco Jotas ham, cheese, and quince, along with Rioja Alavesa wine, are served for lunch or supper via the Delicatessen or Egukzi Soro Bar and Garden (or room service).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The à la carte menu include standouts like squid ink croquettes and shrimp toast, but the seven-course Chef’s Journey is the best introduction to León’s style.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026