Fritter: meaning, definitions and examples

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fritter

 

[ หˆfrษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food item

A fritter is a small deep-fried food that usually consists of a batter or dough filled with various ingredients such as fruit, vegetables, or meat. Fritters can be sweet or savory, and they are often served as appetizers or snacks. The batter is typically made from flour, and the items are fried until golden and crispy. Fritters are popular in many cuisines around the world and can vary greatly in taste and texture, depending on the ingredients used.

Synonyms

cake, doughnut, fry, pasty

Examples of usage

  • Apple fritters are a popular treat in autumn.
  • The chef served vegetable fritters as a starter.
  • I love to eat corn fritters for breakfast.
  • Banana fritters are a delicious dessert.

Translations

Translations of the word "fritter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pastel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเคฟเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krapfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gorengan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะธั‚ัŽั€ะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ frytka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒชใƒƒใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท beignet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fritura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑzartma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€๊น€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ smaลพenรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fritka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒน็‚ธ้ฃŸๅ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ocvrtek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ djรบpsteikt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒคแƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑzartma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fritura

Etymology

The word 'fritter' has its roots in Middle English, coming from the Old French term 'fritere,' which means 'to fry.' The term has been used for several centuries to describe various types of fried foods. The earliest references to fritters date back to the 14th century, and they were often made with simple ingredients that were readily available. Over the years, the recipe for fritters has evolved, incorporating diverse ingredients that reflect regional tastes and preferences. As global trade expanded, fritters took on different forms in various cultures, highlighting both local ingredients and cooking techniques. Today, fritters are enjoyed worldwide, and their versatility makes them a beloved dish in many culinary traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,727 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.