chorizo

noun

cho·​ri·​zo chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce chorizo (audio)
-(ˌ)sō
plural chorizos
: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage
a
: a spicy or sweet ground pork sausage that is seasoned especially with smoked paprika, is used chiefly in Spanish cooking, and is typically sold dried and cured in casings
b
: a spicy ground pork sausage that is seasoned with chili powder and other spices (such as cumin or garlic), is used chiefly in Mexican cooking, and is typically sold uncooked either loose or in casings

Examples of chorizo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The spacious snack bar offers traditional movie theater treats as well as street tacos, burritos and chorizo supreme pizza. Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024 At its heart, this dish is essentially papas con chorizo, a dish in Mexican cuisine that combines potatoes and chorizo. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Add your choice of chicken, chorizo, shrimp or veggies. Laura Barrero, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024 Chefs curate a flavor-forward menu filled with surprises, such as a recent offering of oysters with a kiss of chorizo, lobster alla vodka, and Thousand Layer Potatoes with a side of aioli. butcherscellar.com, 13701 Woodway Dr. Bldg. 5, Woodway, TX Go to a retro diner. Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chorizo 

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chorizo was in 1802

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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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