corn fritter
Definition
- Noun:
- A small, fried cake or patty made from a batter containing corn (maize) or corn kernels. It is a type of savory fritter.
Usage
- The word "corn fritter" is a compound noun. It is used as a countable noun to refer to a specific food item.
- It is typically used in culinary contexts to describe a dish served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.
Examples
- Noun:
- For a summer side dish, she made delicious corn fritters.
- The restaurant's specialty is crispy corn fritters served with a spicy dipping sauce.
- I like to add chopped onions and peppers to my corn fritter batter.
Advanced Usage
- "to be as American as corn fritters": An informal expression (modeled on "as American as apple pie") suggesting something is quintessentially American, though less common.
- That classic diner feels as American as corn fritters.
Variants and Related Words
- Fritter (n): A general term for a piece of food, such as fruit, vegetables, or meat, coated in batter and deep-fried.
- An apple fritter is a popular dessert.
Synonyms
- Corn cake: A similar term, though a corn cake may be baked or griddled rather than deep-fried.
- Corn patty: Emphasizes the shape.
Related Phrases
- Make corn fritters: The common verb collocation for preparing this food.
- We are going to make corn fritters with the fresh sweet corn.
Noun
-
fritter containing corn or corn kernels
