Fritters Meaning in English

word · lemma: fritter

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Definition

Fritters are small pieces of food, such as fruit, meat, or vegetables, covered in batter and deep-fried until crispy. They can be sweet or savory.

Usage & Nuances

"Fritters" is usually used for battered and fried snacks; they can be sweet or savory. Common types include apple fritters and corn fritters. In some cultures, different names for similar foods are used. Not to be confused with donuts or pancakes.

• Spanish: buñuelos
• Portuguese (BR): frituras - bolinhos fritos
• Portuguese (PT): fritos - bolinhos fritos
• Chinese (Simplified): 油炸饼 - 油炸丸子
• Chinese (Traditional): 油炸餅 - 油炸丸子
• Hindi: फ्रिटर - पकौड़ी
• Arabic: فطائر مقلية
• Bengali: পকোড়া - ফ্রিটার
• Russian: фриттеры
• Japanese: フリッター
• Vietnamese: bánh chiên
• Korean: 튀김
• Turkish: mücver - kızartma (hamurlu)
• Urdu: پکوڑے
• Indonesian: gorengan - fritter

Example Sentences

Whenever there are leftover apples, Mom turns them into fritters for a snack.

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We had banana fritters for dessert.

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My grandmother makes delicious fritters every Sunday.

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Chicken fritters are popular at the fair.

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Did you try those apple fritters at the bakery? They’re amazing!

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I like making vegetable fritters because they’re quick and tasty.

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