pasta

noun

pas·​ta ˈpä-stə How to pronounce pasta (audio)
also
ˈpa- How to pronounce pasta (audio)
1
: paste in processed form (such as macaroni) or in the form of fresh dough (such as ravioli)
2
: a dish of cooked pasta

Examples of pasta in a Sentence

They ordered pasta with meat sauce. Breads and pastas are high in carbohydrates.
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Get the Recipe 15 of 25 Broccoli Cheese Casserole A scoop of this cheesy casserole over rice and pasta turns veggies into a comforting main course. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025 The ideal sick-day soup, with a cozy broth and tiny pasta. Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025 In tandem with the oyster sauce and Maggi, this pasta dish isn’t shy on flavor! Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024 The menu is comprised of cold starters, salads and pastas, and there are lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pasta 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Late Latin

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pasta was in 1827

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“Pasta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pasta. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

pasta

noun
pas·​ta ˈpäs-tə How to pronounce pasta (audio)
1
: a dough of flour, eggs, and water made in different shapes and dried (as spaghetti or macaroni) or used fresh (as ravioli)
2
: a dish of cooked pasta

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