fritter

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 rum features grilled tropical fruits, banana fritters, vanilla, baked apple, and oak wood spices. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 If none of those strike my fancy, the fritter burger made with corn muffin fritter, blueberry and habanero preserves and bacon fat guac is my fallback plan. Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 Expect fare that pays homage to Argentine and Latin American culinary traditions: kale and spinach fritters with a smoky curry; causa topped with pulpo al oliver and huacaina; and wagyu sliders with a secret sauce. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025 Enjoy a special throwback menu featuring classic dishes once served during the club’s golden days like conch fritters, burgers, smoked fish dip, and key lime pie. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fritter
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Noun
  • Be sure to bake this cake in a pan that can go under the broiler.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
  • This deconstructed upside down cake improved on the classic Dole Whip with a moist and crunchy chunk of cinnamony cake and even more pineapple flavor.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
Noun
  • Form the salmon mixture into 4 patties and refrigerate until set, at least 20 minutes and up to 24 hours.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2025
  • The patty is thin, seared hot on a plancha for a crisp exterior and juicy, pink center.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

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