knockwurst

noun

variants also knackwurst
Definition of knockwurstnext
as in salami

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Recent Examples of knockwurst Split the knockwurst in half lengthwise and open it like a book before searing. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream. — Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for knockwurst
  1. salami
  2. frankfurter
  3. kielbasa
  4. wiener
  5. bologna
  6. pepperoni
  7. sausage
  8. weenie
Noun
  • Arrange the salami in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • This hearty meal for two, with no cooking required, is made of a mountain of radicchio, iceberg, red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, salami, provolone cheese and chickpeas and tossed in a tangy red wine oregano vinaigrette.
    — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of salami
Noun
  • But the frankfurter fest rolls on, with Chestnut and Miki Sudo set to defend last year's wins in the men's and women's divisions, respectively.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Faster than a speeding frankfurter, in comes the second annual Wienie 500.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Definition of frankfurter
Noun
  • The menu features Haluski Cannonballs along with pierogies, kielbasa and chipped ham fries, tying local comfort food to a day at the game.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And once again, the food scene is divine in this city, with Polish delights like pierogi, zurek, and kielbasa available just about everywhere.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
Definition of kielbasa
Noun
  • No frank in Rhode Island is more famous or craved than the hot wiener.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • The Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance Saturday after an eventful year for the annual wiener showdown and one of its stars.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of wiener
Noun
  • On the deli and market side, Travel by Taste offers ingredients inclufing a full spice rack, feta cheeses, specialty bread like tandoori-style pita, Martedella bologna, and Halal-quality meats.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 20 Aug. 2026
  • As bologna is carved up with a knife, a copyright is carved up with words.
    — Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of bologna
Noun
  • And of course, the star of the show is The Fat One, which is a monster footlong hot dog topped with roasted pork, pepperoni, chili beans, cheddar cheese sauce, red onion sauce, pop fries and chives on a soft bun.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The typical just cheese or pepperoni toppings are on offer, but the menu has more out-of-the-box combos such as a chicken mushroom ranch, and a Hawaiian variation called the Island Remix.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pepperoni
Noun
  • Specific menu items include the Italian sausage, egg and Cooper’s sharp cheese sandwich; biscuits and gravy; and chorizo breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese and zesty red pepper relish.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Start your day with their Stuffed Biscuit that’s filled with spicy sausage and smashed potatoes or Cornmeal Pancakes with Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Crunch Topping.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of sausage
Noun
  • That was for liberals and other lily-livered, do-goody weenies—losers like you and me.
    — James Wolcott, Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The sausage rolls, known commonly as pigs in a blanket, were packaged as a dozen Parker House Rolls stuffed with cocktail weenies.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of weenie

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“Knockwurst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockwurst. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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