empanada

noun

em·​pa·​na·​da ˌem-pə-ˈnä-də How to pronounce empanada (audio)
: a turnover with a sweet or savory filling

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La Cocina brings a taste of the northwesterly Catamarca region with empanadas that stand apart for their thick, buttery dough, hearty stew-like fillings, and seasonings like paprika and cumin. Allie Lazar, Saveur, 11 Dec. 2024 An icon of 2000s, the empanada is filled with warm apple pieces and a creamy caramel filling. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024 Each morning’s assortment of baked goods is a little different, but the empanadas are especially worth waking up for. Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024 In another picture, Vergara, in a long blue dress with peacock motifs, and a younger family member could be seen eating empanadas. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for empanada 

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, from Spanish, feminine of empanado, past participle of empanar to bread, from em- (from Latin in-) + pan bread, from Latin panis — more at food

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of empanada was in 1866

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“Empanada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empanada. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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