Word
wiener
US/ˈwaɪnɝ/
UK/wˈiənɐ/
Definition
n. a small, smooth sausage that people often eat in a bun. It is another name for a hot dog or a frankfurter.
n. a smooth-textured, parboiled sausage typically made from pork or beef. Often used as a synonym for a frankfurter or hot dog.
Examples
“He put a grilled wiener into a fresh bun.”
“At the summer barbecue, the kids lined up to get a wiener with plenty of ketchup and mustard.”
“While the term originates from the German name for Vienna, in modern American English it refers almost exclusively to the inexpensive sausages served at sporting events and casual cookouts.”
Examples
simple
“He put a grilled wiener into a fresh bun.”
contextual
“At the summer barbecue, the kids lined up to get a wiener with plenty of ketchup and mustard.”
complex
“While the term originates from the German name for Vienna, in modern American English it refers almost exclusively to the inexpensive sausages served at sporting events and casual cookouts.”
Usage
Commonly used in North American English; can also be used as a slang term for a weak or cowardly person.
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