strudel

noun

stru·​del ˈstrü-dᵊl  ˈshtrü- 

: a pastry made from a thin sheet of dough rolled up with filling and baked

apple strudel

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Strudel Has German Roots

The word strudel first appeared in English in the late 19th century, but the confection the word refers to is likely much older. The strudel is Austrian in origin, and its name comes from the German word Strudel, meaning "whirlpool" - which the pastry resembles when cut to reveal its thin sheet of dough rolled around the filling. Strudels can be sweet or savory, but the sweet apple strudel is the most famous.

Examples of strudel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Apple strudel, black forest torte, pies and cookies round out the desserts. —Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024

Tart and jammy aromas of red fruit, apple strudel and menthol. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Revelers can dance to oompah music, enter a dirndl and lederhosen contest, twirl to the polka, choose from more than 50 kinds of beer, or eat bratwurst, apple strudel, fondue, and German tacos. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024

Pair with meat lasagna or even a dessert of apple strudel. Château Martinat. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, whirlpool

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

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strudel

noun

stru·​del ˈstrüd-ᵊl  ˈshtrüd- 

: a pastry made of thin dough rolled up with filling and baked