1. A baked or fried pastry turnover filled with savory ingredients such as meat, cheese, or vegetables.
Usage: plural form; commonly associated with Latin American and Spanish cuisine

Examples

• We ordered a dozen empanadas from the Argentine restaurant.
• The empanadas were filled with ground beef and olives.
• She made empanadas with spinach and cheese for the party.
• These crispy empanadas are a popular street food in Mexico.
• The bakery sells empanadas with different fillings every day.
• We enjoyed empanadas as an appetizer before the main course.