chorizo
noun
cho·ri·zo
chə-ˈrē-(ˌ)zō 
-(ˌ)sō
plural chorizos
: a seasoned, coarsely ground, pork sausage
a
: a spicy or sweet ground pork sausage that is seasoned especially with smoked paprika, is used chiefly in Spanish cooking, and is typically sold dried and cured in casings
b
: a spicy ground pork sausage that is seasoned with chili powder and other spices (such as cumin or garlic), is used chiefly in Mexican cooking, and is typically sold uncooked either loose or in casings
Examples of chorizo in a Sentence
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Some of the food items to be served include acai bowls, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, omelette and a poutine bowl with two eggs, rosemary fries, bacon and chorizo.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Raw shelled eggs and raw pork chorizo were stored above cut limes, salsas, and cut onions.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
During dinner, we were brought everything from homemade chorizo to blood sausage, sweetbreads, and short ribs to chow down on.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Next, Manny topped Laura 9-6 with his chorizo and cheese tetela with roasted tomato sauce and avocado crema over Laura’s chorizo kebab tacos with yogurt sauce.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
During the fourth inning (chorizo), Manny turned his favorite sausage into a chorizo and cheese tetela with roasted salsa and avocado crema, while Laura made a chorizo kebab taco with yogurt sauce.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Sides include charro beans with chorizo ($2.95) and Mexican rice ($2.95).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Add the chorizo and cook until browned on all sides.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Add chorizo to pan and cook, breaking it up with a wood spoon, until well browned and cooked through.
—Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
Raw shelled eggs and raw pork chorizo were stored above cut limes, salsas, and cut onions.
—Kunle Falayi, The Arizona Republic, 8 May 2024
During dinner, we were brought everything from homemade chorizo to blood sausage, sweetbreads, and short ribs to chow down on.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 May 2024
Next, Manny topped Laura 9-6 with his chorizo and cheese tetela with roasted tomato sauce and avocado crema over Laura’s chorizo kebab tacos with yogurt sauce.
—Buddha Lo, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
During the fourth inning (chorizo), Manny turned his favorite sausage into a chorizo and cheese tetela with roasted salsa and avocado crema, while Laura made a chorizo kebab taco with yogurt sauce.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Sides include charro beans with chorizo ($2.95) and Mexican rice ($2.95).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Add the chorizo and cook until browned on all sides.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Add chorizo to pan and cook, breaking it up with a wood spoon, until well browned and cooked through.
—Gretchen McKay, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Chorizo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chorizo. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
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