arepa
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of arepa
First recorded in 1920–25; from Carib arepa, erepa “corn, cornmeal, cornmeal cake”
Example Sentences
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In Florida, 90 minutes south of Mar-a-Lago, a jubilant crowd gathered outside an arepa restaurant, honking horns, cheering and waving Venezuelan and American flags.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
Aside from these personal direct observations, the popularity and growth of the arepa around the world is increasing every year.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023
What are your favorite arepa toppings, mix-ins, flavors and spreads?
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023
The easiest arepa is the one filled only with cheese.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2023
A moment later he returned with the priest’s breakfast––two fried eggs, a hot corn arepa, fried platanos, dried fish, and coffee sweetened with panela.
From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis
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