churro

[ choor-oh; Spanish choor-raw ]

noun

, Mexican Cooking.

, plural chur·ros [choor, -ohz, choor, -, r, aws].

1. a long, slender, deep-fried pastry resembling a cruller.

Word History and Origins

Origin of churro¹

First recorded in 1925–30; from Spanish, perhaps after dialect churro (a kind of coarse-wooled sheep), the name for the inhabitants of the mountainous parts of Valencia, the approximate area where the pastry originated

Example Sentences

The work is particularly fulfilling, said McEvoy, who suffers from gluten intolerance and knows the rigor of planning meals at theme parks where pizza and churros are king.

From Los Angeles Times

“We love the food, all the staff here is extremely friendly and they explain everything in English and in Spanish,” Isabel said as the group sipped coffee and snacked on churros.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Brothers Sun” lets Charles heal in part by becoming comfortable with his “softer” hobbies, like perfecting a churro recipe.

From Salon

Back in December, rumors began circulating that Costco had removed its beloved fan-favorite churro and added a double chocolate chunk cookie to take its place on the menu.

From Salon

He's even landed a commercial-grade kitchen and perfected his churro recipe.

From Salon