buffalo wing
noun
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or Buffalo wing
: a deep-fried chicken wing coated with a spicy sauce and usually served with a blue cheese dressing
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To the average Super Bowl viewer attending a party or snacking on buffalo wings, the differences are hard to discern.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve with ranch or blue cheese for the full buffalo wing experience without the sticky fingers.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
But even more well known are the award-winning buffalo wings.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
While Florida's clear favorite Super Bowl snack is buffalo wings, chips and dip isn't far behind.
—Cheryl McCloud, Florida Times-Union, 23 Jan. 2026
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Serve with ranch or blue cheese for the full buffalo wing experience without the sticky fingers.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
But even more well known are the award-winning buffalo wings.
—Eddie Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
While Florida's clear favorite Super Bowl snack is buffalo wings, chips and dip isn't far behind.
—Cheryl McCloud, Florida Times-Union, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for buffalo wing
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“Buffalo wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffalo%20wing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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