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Definition of strudel

strudel

/ˈstruː.dəl/
stru · del
Plural:strudels
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• noun

1

A traditional Central European pastry made by rolling thin, elastic dough around a sweet or savory filling (most commonly apple) and baking it until crisp.

Example

"We enjoyed a warm slice of apple strudel dusted with powdered sugar at the historic Viennese cafe."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from German 'Strudel', literally meaning 'whirlpool', a reference to the layered, swirling appearance of the pastry's interior when sliced.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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