orzo

noun

or·​zo ˈȯrd-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce orzo (audio)
: rice-shaped pasta

Examples of orzo in a Sentence

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Simmer orzo, and add cream, butter, and cheese: Cook the orzo, stirring occasionally, until the pasta becomes tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Kia Damon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 Add 5 cups of chicken stock, stir everything well, cover with the lid, bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 or 10 minutes until the orzo is cooked. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2024 Stir in orzo and meatballs; adjust heat to maintain a gentle, steady simmer and simmer until orzo is tender and meatballs are cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024 Our readers were drawn toward pastas of all shapes and sizes, from itty orzo to long spaghetti to cheese-sauce-catching shells. Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for orzo 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, barley, from Latin hordeum — more at orgeat

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orzo was in 1917

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“Orzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orzo. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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