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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Turns out that the photo was actually of sausage chorizo that was staged on a black background. 
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 That includes mango and chamoy and Mexican chocolate on the sweet side, and chorizo and egg and sausage, cream cheese and jalapeño on the savory side. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2022 Sausages splashed with mustard and chimichurri sauce are the savory makings of this classic Argentinean mouthful whose name is a mash-up of chorizo (sausage) and pan (bread). Terry Ward, CNN, 11 May 2022 Fillings like boudin or chorizo, egg and cheese reveal bite after bite of savory goodness. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 5 Apr. 2022 The seasonal menu can include a divine seabass ceviche, calamarata pasta, orzotto with scallops, a simple linguine with butter, anchovies, spicy taralli, broccoli and sweet garlic and Wagyu, black garlic, leek, caviar and chorizo. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Mexican chorizo is typically made with spicy, coarsely ground or minced pork that has been seasoned with a variety of chiles and other spices. Marco Torres, Chron, 9 June 2022 Cortez said the truck offers a choice of meats, including chicken, ground beef, steak and a signature blend of ground beef and chorizo. Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2022 Her chicken chorizo taco may be the crowning achievement. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 See More
Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 That includes mango and chamoy and Mexican chocolate on the sweet side, and chorizo and egg and sausage, cream cheese and jalapeño on the savory side. Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, 15 June 2022 Sausages splashed with mustard and chimichurri sauce are the savory makings of this classic Argentinean mouthful whose name is a mash-up of chorizo (sausage) and pan (bread). Terry Ward, CNN, 11 May 2022 Fillings like boudin or chorizo, egg and cheese reveal bite after bite of savory goodness. Megha Mcswain, Chron, 5 Apr. 2022 The seasonal menu can include a divine seabass ceviche, calamarata pasta, orzotto with scallops, a simple linguine with butter, anchovies, spicy taralli, broccoli and sweet garlic and Wagyu, black garlic, leek, caviar and chorizo. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 11 July 2022 Mexican chorizo is typically made with spicy, coarsely ground or minced pork that has been seasoned with a variety of chiles and other spices. Marco Torres, Chron, 9 June 2022 Cortez said the truck offers a choice of meats, including chicken, ground beef, steak and a signature blend of ground beef and chorizo. Cathy Kozlowicz, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2022 Her chicken chorizo taco may be the crowning achievement. Washington Post, 15 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Spanish
First Known Use
1802, in the meaning defined above