churro

noun

chur·​ro ˈchu̇r-ō How to pronounce churro (audio)
ˈchü-rō
: a Spanish and Mexican pastry resembling a doughnut or cruller and made from deep-fried unsweetened dough and sprinkled with sugar

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Just be sure to scrape off the churros before eating. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 But the berry and cream churro topped with cream cheese frosting and pink sprinkles proved a bit too saccharine for most in the group. Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024 Its modern-day chapter, however, is defined by its cafes and restaurants, and travelers can stop by for churros, ice cream, and other pick-me-up items. See a show at the Royal Stables. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2024 Get your churro bites with Nutella and fresh strawberries. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for churro 

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of churro was in 1929

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“Churro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/churro. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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