buffalo wing

noun

variants or Buffalo wing
: a deep-fried chicken wing coated with a spicy sauce and usually served with a blue cheese dressing

Examples of buffalo wing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For the wings category, the price of buffalo wings from the top five restaurants in each city was gathered before calculating the average cost for six wings. Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024 Here’s a recipe for guacamole, buffalo wings and more game-day classics. Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024 The buffalo wing sauce moistens the ground chicken and gives it a nice boost of flavor. Samantha Lande, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024 Specialties include the half-pound Monster Burgers, achiote chipotle or Calabrian chili buffalo wings, blackened salmon BLT and lobster roll sandwiches, local catch ceviche and steaks. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2023 Specialties include achiote chipotle or Calabrian chili buffalo wings, blackened salmon BLT, lobster rolls, burgers, steaks and more. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2023 A couple of the most popular items this season are expected to be Hot Dam Wings, which are buffalo wings with a cilantro lime sauce, and loaded nachos that include carne asada and barbacoa beef. Ndaschel, oregonlive, 9 Aug. 2023 Serve with ranch or blue cheese for the full buffalo wing experience, but without the sticky fingers. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2023 Inside the pub, guests can cozy up to the bar for a burger, steak, or buffalo wings (typical pub fare), as well as a large selection of beers on tap. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Buffalo, New York

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of buffalo wing was in 1981

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Cite this Entry

“Buffalo wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffalo%20wing. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

buffalo wing

noun
: a deep-fried chicken wing coated with a spicy sauce and usually served with a blue cheese dressing
Etymology

named for Buffalo, NY

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