arepa

noun

are·​pa ə-ˈrā-pə How to pronounce arepa (audio)
: a usually grilled cornmeal cake served in Latin American cuisine

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Patrons ducked under available coverage to keep their tacos and arepas dry. — Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026 In the clubhouse, players ate arepas, always a staple of the concession stands here. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 The arepas and seafood here are spectacular, and the Wednesday date-night special is one of our favorite deals in town. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 May 2026 Elsewhere on the sizzle-and-flip spectrum, there’s the highly adaptable Venezuelan arepa. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arepa

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish, probably from Cumaná (Cariban language of the Venezuela coast) erepa corn, cornmeal cake, or from a cognate Cariban form

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arepa was in 1810

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“Arepa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arepa. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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