strudel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of strudel
1925–30; < German: literally, eddy, whirlpool
Explanation
Strudel is a delicious, flaky pastry. Most strudel has a sweet, fruity filling, and it's often dusted with powdered sugar. Strudel comes from German-speaking Austria, and the word itself is also German—Strudel literally means "whirlpool or eddy," from the Old High German stredan, "bubble, boil, or whirl." In Vienna, the most common kind of strudel is Apfelstrudel, or "apple strudel." Other fillings include cherries, cheese, plum, and even sauerkraut. The pastry used to make strudel is traditionally rolled and stretched so thin that you can see through it.
Vocabulary lists containing strudel
Example Sentences
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One of my favorite recipes in the book is the salmon strudel, which reminds me almost a little bit of a Wellington, but with phyllo instead of puff pastry.
From Salon • Oct. 4, 2023
Corned beef sandwiches and cheese strudel were on the menu for us at the famous Katella Bakery, Deli & Restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2023
The orchard’s apples reportedly filled his scrumptious strudel.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2022
The menu features an Austrian flatbread with bacon and onions, Berlin currywurst, open-faced Viennese sandwiches, slow-roasted beets with Alpine cheese, classic wiener schnitzel, spaetzle, and apple strudel.
From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2022
Perilee’s fork paused over her slice of strudel.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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