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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
Some of the selections include new takes on buffalo wings, chocolate cake, and fried chicken.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
Because spicy, acidic, and sharp foods can further inflame or injure your ulcer, Dr. Palomo recommends steering clear of things like buffalo wings, citrus fruits, tortilla chips, and pretzels.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 18 Mar. 2024
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
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Word History
Etymology
Buffalo, New York
First Known Use
1981, in the meaning defined above
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“Buffalo wing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffalo%20wing. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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