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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The wholesaler recently brought back its fan-favorite twisted churro, ending a two-year hiatus, The Observer reported. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Founded by Victor and Stacey Garcia, Sol Dias serves authentic Mexican treats like ice cream, ice pops, sorbets and churros. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 Social media influencer Yoatzi Castro was celebrating a friend’s birthday at Disneyland, snacking on churros and riding Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, when the celebratory mood turned sour. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 According to Costco’s nutritional information, one churro contains 480 calories. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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