chorizo
noun
cho·ri·zo
chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō 
-(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
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At Taquearte, the split rolls are slathered with refried beans and chorizo, then blanketed in a single layer of mottled cheese.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The standout dinner order is the seafood paella, which arrives sizzling in a hot pan with shrimp, calamari, mussels, market fish, chorizo, and crispy bomba rice.
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Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Artful pizzas go beyond margherita with varieties like a clam pie with funky lemons, confit shallots, and raclette mornay sauce, or a chilaquiles slice with chorizo.
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Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
Add some Tex-Mex flair with avocado, cilantro, and spicy chorizo.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
The standout dinner order is the seafood paella, which arrives sizzling in a hot pan with shrimp, calamari, mussels, market fish, chorizo, and crispy bomba rice.
—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Artful pizzas go beyond margherita with varieties like a clam pie with funky lemons, confit shallots, and raclette mornay sauce, or a chilaquiles slice with chorizo.
—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 June 2026
Add some Tex-Mex flair with avocado, cilantro, and spicy chorizo.
—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for chorizo
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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