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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Parlour Doughnuts: These croissant-like, layered doughnuts come with a wide range of toppings, such as the maple bacon, cookies and cream and churro versions. John Frank, Axios, 22 Sep. 2024 The restaurant is known for its eclectic menu like PB&J pancakes and churro waffles. Linh Ta, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 While Rodriguez donned a white tennis dress, Gentry and LaLonde could be seen in the background recreating the infamous churro scene from the film. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Get your whole churros with soft-serve and dulce de leche. 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 18 Dec. 2024.

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