panettone

noun

pan·​et·​to·​ne ˌpä-nə-ˈtō-nē How to pronounce panettone (audio)
ˌpa-
: a usually yeast-leavened bread containing raisins and candied fruit

Examples of panettone in a Sentence

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The next morning, parts of this meal reappeared at our New Year’s Day table, joined by fruits, cheeses, and leftover panettone. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025 On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and panettone expert Roy Shvartzapel help Brad overcome his many panettone making fails. Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024 No wonder high-end clothing companies have gotten in on panettone. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2024 Listen now to hear if Brad was able to pass his panettone test and conquer the panettone with the help from Chris and Roy! Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for panettone 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from panetto small loaf, diminutive of pane bread, from Latin panis — more at food

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panettone was in 1841

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“Panettone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panettone. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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