1. a spicy pork sausage seasoned with paprika, originating from Spain and Portugal

Examples

• The paella was filled with shrimp, chicken, and chorizo.
• She sliced the chorizo and added it to the scrambled eggs.
• The tapas menu featured Spanish chorizo with manchego cheese.
• Mexican chorizo is softer and more crumbly than the Spanish variety.
• He cooked the chorizo until it released its flavorful oils.
• The pizza was topped with chorizo, peppers, and onions.