noun
Uncommon
wiener
WEE-nuh
Wiener (noun) means a hot dog or frankfurter-style sausage. Example: “We grilled wieners over the campfire.”
noun
1
A hot dog or frankfurter-style sausage.
"We grilled wieners over the campfire."
"The kids wanted wieners with ketchup for lunch."
How to use wiener
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn American term for a hot dog sausage.
UK vs US
Mainly American; British English generally says "sausage" or "hot dog".
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Word forms
- Plural
- wieners
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Etymology
A shortening of German Wienerwurst, meaning "Vienna sausage", after the city where this type of sausage originated.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for wiener
opener
keener
widener
Wegener
Greener
listener
gardener
softener
sharpener
sweetener
freshener
Kitchener
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wiener” mean?
The word “wiener” means a hot dog or frankfurter-style sausage. In plain terms, an American term for a hot dog sausage.
How do you pronounce “wiener”?
“Wiener” is pronounced WEE-nuh (/ˈwiːnɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “wiener” in a sentence?
Here is “wiener” used in a sentence: “We grilled wieners over the campfire.”
What is another word for “wiener”?
Words with a similar meaning to “wiener” include winky, worrywart, pain in the neck and nervous wreck.
What part of speech is “wiener”?
“Wiener” is a noun.
Where does the word “wiener” come from?
The word “wiener” comes from German. A shortening of German Wienerwurst, meaning "Vienna sausage", after the city where this type of sausage originated.
Is “wiener” a common word?
“Wiener” is an uncommon word in modern English.
