frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce frittata (audio)
: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

Examples of frittata in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are a bunch of tasty ways to make them; try baking them into a frittata or flipping them into an omelet. Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 25 June 2024 Or to find summery baked eggplant kuku (the Persian frittata prototype), which the pair sliced into wedges and dressed with roasted tomato, garlicky yogurt and basil. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024 Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until frittata is set in center. Andrews McMeel Syndication, arkansasonline.com, 19 June 2024 Its menu includes traditional breakfast items like skillet scrambles, eggs Benedicts, frittatas and more. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for frittata 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frittata was in 1877

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Cite this Entry

“Frittata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frittata. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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