1. a baked or fried pastry case with a savory filling, such as meat, cheese, or vegetables
Usage: common in Spanish and Latin American cuisine

Examples

• She ordered a beef empanada at the Argentine restaurant.
• The empanadas were golden and crispy on the outside.
• My grandmother makes empanadas filled with spinach and cheese.
• We bought a dozen empanadas from the bakery for the party.
• The menu featured both baked and fried empanadas.
• He bit into the hot empanada and burned his mouth.
• Empanadas are a popular street food throughout Latin America.