Frankfurters: meaning, definitions and examples

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frankfurters

 

[ ˈfræŋkˌfɜːrtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

Frankfurters are a type of sausage that originated in Frankfurt, Germany. They are typically made from pork, beef, or a combination of both, and are seasoned with salt, pepper, and other spices. Frankfurters are usually smoked or boiled before being eaten.

Synonyms

hot dog, sausage, wiener

Examples of usage

  • Would you like your hot dog with mustard or ketchup?
  • I bought some frankfurters to grill at the barbecue.
  • She ordered a frankfurter with sauerkraut at the baseball game.

Translations

Translations of the word "frankfurters" in other languages:

🇵🇹 salsichas Frankfurt

🇮🇳 फ्रैंकफर्ट सॉसेजेज़

🇩🇪 Frankfurter Würstchen

🇮🇩 sosis Frankfurt

🇺🇦 франкфуртські сосиски

🇵🇱 kiełbaski frankfurterki

🇯🇵 フランクフルトソーセージ

🇫🇷 saucisses de Francfort

🇪🇸 salchichas de Frankfurt

🇹🇷 Frankfurt sosisleri

🇰🇷 프랑크푸르트 소시지

🇸🇦 نقانق فرانكفورتر

🇨🇿 frankfurtské párky

🇸🇰 frankfurtské párky

🇨🇳 法兰克福香肠

🇸🇮 frankfurtske klobase

🇮🇸 frankfurtarpylsur

🇰🇿 франкфурт шұжықтары

🇬🇪 ფრანკფურტის სოსისი

🇦🇿 Frankfurt kolbasaları

🇲🇽 salchichas de Frankfurt

Etymology

The term 'frankfurter' comes from the city of Frankfurt in Germany, where this type of sausage is believed to have originated. It is also commonly known as a 'hot dog' in the United States, where it is a popular fast food item. The exact origins of the frankfurter are unclear, but it has been a staple in German cuisine for centuries. Today, frankfurters are enjoyed around the world in various forms, from street food to gourmet dishes.

See also: frankfurter.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,670, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.