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Recent Examples of knockwurst
The event continues through Oct. 5, offering special food items celebrating Bavarian sausages: knockwursts, rostbratwurst and weisswurst.
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Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs.
—Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns.
—Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018
Lunch will include knockwurst, red cabbage, carrots and potatoes, followed by birthday cake and ice cream.
—Courant Community, 18 Sep. 2017
Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Maienfels Biergarten Grab a tankard of German beer or a knockwurst platter at Maienfels Biergarten, 505 W. Mulberry St.
—John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2023
Among their items: pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, knockwurst and hot dogs.
—Rob Charry, sun-sentinel.com, 5 Aug. 2021
Burgers like the Abe Froman topped with knockwurst, The Sophia Loren with mozzarella and artichoke pesto and The G.O.A.T. with goat cheese and spicy candied bacon, all served on pretzel buns.
—Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Naperville Sun, 8 July 2018
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
Noun
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Meanwhile, stir together olive salad, salami, roasted red bell peppers, and vinegar in a medium bowl.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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There’s also the Coffee Paolo featuring Gorgonzola, honey, coffee and spicy salami for those with a taste for something bolder.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The figures of frankfurters purchased were already piling up as the Twins took batting practice roughly 90 minutes before the 7:08 p.m. first pitch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Smack dab in the middle of hot dog season is a day to celebrate the frankfurter: National Hot Dog Day, which falls this year on Wednesday, July 16.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Add kielbasa and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2026
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If the Olympia ready-to-eat kielbasa is still in your refrigerator or freezer, don’t eat it.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
23 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In an effort to create next-level wiener fever this winter at Breckenridge, the resort’s culinary experts came up with an imposing monument to the humble frankfurter: The Hot Dog Tower.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hotdoggers are not only expected to drive around the giant wiener, but schedule marketing events, appear for on-air interviews, and of course, hand out merchandise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Avoid or significantly limit eating salami and bologna, which are saltier and higher in fat.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
21 Jan. 2026
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In the deli cold unit, which has the sole task of keeping food at or under 41 degrees, deli ham, beef bologna and cheese were too warm.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some of the specials are $7 chicken and waffles, $8 ahi poke tacos and $9 pepperoni pizza.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two popular pizzas on the menu at Camille’s are Spicy Roni (for pepperoni), with fresh mozzarella, sauce, pepperoni, hot peppers and onion and the one named after Grant, Billy’s Bianco with garlic cream sauce, goat cheese, ricotta, red onion and truffle honey.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Their deer came in the form of brats made into sausage by a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, butcher.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Creamy rice, smoky sausage and cheese make this feel like a warm hug for the hangry people in your life.—
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Most grocery stores also carry bags of these ready-to-eat cocktail weenies, and warehouse stores carry large, party-worthy bags.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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For weight weenies, a more expensive jacket means less space taken up in the pack while providing similar warmth as a heavier, less expensive model.—
Maggie Slepian,
Outside,
13 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Knockwurst.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knockwurst. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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