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

Recent Examples on the Web

The taco lineup includes asada, al pastor, pollo, chorizo, picadillo and veggie options. —Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026

Start your meal with Indian pakoras stuffed with spicy chorizo, then choose your region for dinner. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026

The menu includes other appetizers from the grill like chorizo, sweetbreads and romanesco and raw bar selections like beef or tuna tartare, octopus carpaccio, hamachi and oysters. —Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026

Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle. —Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for chorizo

• carrizo
• mestizo