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Definition of frankfurter

frankfurter

/ˈfræŋk.fɚ.tɚ/
frank · furt · er
Plural:frankfurters
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• noun

1

A seasoned, smoked sausage made of beef and pork, or sometimes strictly beef, traditionally served in a long roll.

Example

"She ordered a grilled frankfurter with mustard and sauerkraut at the baseball game."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: from German Frankfurter (Wurst) 'sausage of Frankfurt', named after Frankfurt, a major city in central Germany where the sausage is traditionally said to have originated.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frankfurter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frankfurter
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