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 The doughnut shop is especially known for its red delicious apple fritters made with fresh apples. Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 20 June 2026 Sample dishes like West Indian conch fritters, Yellowfin tuna tartare, Kentucky fried green tomatoes, and a signature Kentucky Hot Brown. Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 Fry, gently agitating fritters to ensure even browning until golden brown, puffed, and cooked through (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean), 3 to 4 minutes. Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026 Originally a sweet rice fritter served with café au lait, Muhammad turned it savory, packing his batter with salmon for a more substantial bite. Jessi Roti, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fritter
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Noun
  • Dozens of people sat in lawn chairs in front of the big screen, cheering as the Bosnia and Herzegovina national anthem played, while others stood in a long line that stretched out of the front door to buy cakes, pastries and pitas.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Happy Organics’ beeswax candles mimic cherries, asparagus and other produce, transforming birthday cakes and tabletops into playful tributes to Central Valley farm life.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Because of this, eating a steak or a hamburger patty on its own will usually not cause a major spike in blood sugar after eating it.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • After chilling overnight, the patties are seared on a flat top to medium-rare for a crispy, peppery crust and smoky, juicy interior.
    Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 1 July 2026

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“Fritter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fritter. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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