Frankfurters: meaning, definitions and examples
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frankfurters
[ ˈfræŋkˌfɜːrtər ]
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
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| frankfurters |
Same as the first entry since 'frankfurters' appears twice.
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| hot dog |
Commonly used in American English to refer to a sausage served in a sliced bun. Often associated with fast food and casual dining.
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| sausage |
A general term used to describe ground meat that is seasoned and encased. Can refer to many different types of sausages beyond frankfurters.
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| wiener |
Often used in the U.S. to describe a similar type of sausage to a hot dog, but can sometimes be used in a childish or slightly humorous context. It may also have a slightly negative or informal connotation.
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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.