Thesaurus results for FRITTERS

fritters

noun

plural of fritter

as in cakes

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 fritters After spending years transforming the peas into golden fritters at the restaurant, Corbin now presents them as a salad. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Try one of the Greek wines by the glass, then several dishes — spreads like tzatziki and taramasalata, zucchini and feta fritters, and braised short rib with lemon potato puree (plus, from-scratch desserts like the seasonal cheesecake). — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Serve the crispy fritters with garlic aioli or cottage cheese. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Conch, one of the country’s most recognizable ingredients, takes center stage through fresh conch salad and fritters. — Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In addition to threats to its habitat, the queen conch is also frequently overharvested for its meat, which is used in foods like fritters, soups, salads and ceviche. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 31 July 2026 From casseroles and skillets to fritters and cake (yes, cake), there’s no shortage of recipes to make from a bounty of summer squash. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 Make zucchini fritters, and serve them with sour cream or yogurt sauce. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 Ochre is the new everyday eatery focused on South African cuisine and local ingredients, from fresh West Coast mussels, venison and Cape Malay favorites, like bobotie, curries, and pumpkin fritters. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Jenner, known for splashing out on lavish events, turned to colorful rhinestone decor to celebrate the milestone, and even plastered gemstones across plastic cups and one of her two birthday cakes.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Seafood is the star of the show here—especially the shrimp and grits and crab cakes, which Bernthal says are a must-order.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of cakes

Noun

Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
New York — After successfully remaking the Whopper, Burger King is now shifting its focus from patties to poultry.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of patties

Noun

Starchy late-night snacks came out, too, including Belgian waffles and Spanish croquettes.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
With a menu touted as comfort food, there’s a selection of omelets, breakfast skillets and bowls featuring catfish and grits and salmon croquettes.

— Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026