fritter

Definition of fritternext
as in cake
a small usually rounded mass of minced food that has been fried she loves eating corn fritters with maple syrup

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Recent Examples of fritter Used for tea, wine, oils, jelly and fritters. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 Stir in cheese and eggs to create fritters or baked dishes, such as casseroles. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 This casual oceanfront eatery, which serves up everything from burgers and salads to conch fritters, is the most famous restaurant on the island and exceeds all the hype. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026 Sugar snap salad, cheesy green pea fritters, shrimp and pea pancakes, and more ways to load your spring dinner plan with all the peas. Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fritter
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Noun
  • For example, add strawberries or raspberries to a small slice of chocolate cake.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
  • Additionally, there are plenty of whole-grain or brown rice cake options available today.
    Christina Manian, Health, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • His restaurants were known for big burgers — not smashburgers but thick, juicy patties.
    Connie Ogle Updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
  • Take on the Main Street Monster Burger, three 16-ounce patties on a giant bun.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 May 2026

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“Fritter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritter. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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