trattoria
noun
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In Italian, "trattore" is the word for an innkeeper or restaurant owner. That word derives from the Old French verb traitier, which means "to treat" and is related to the Latin tractare, meaning "to drag about, handle, or deal with." "Trattoria," which first appeared in English in 1832, is one of several words that have entered our language to refer to a kind of specialized eatery - in this case, one that specializes in Italian cuisine. Others that have come later include "bistro" (from French, 1921), "brasserie" (from French, 1864), and "taqueria" (from Mexican Spanish, 1982).
Examples of trattoria in a Sentence
Roger Sands, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Trattoria Norina Nestled in a centuries-old building along a narrow alleyway, Norina offers a quintessential trattoria experience that transports diners back in time.
—Carissa & Dino Tozzi, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
On a quiet street in the Monteverde neighborhood, diners can find one of McCabe’s favorite trattorias, Da Cesare al Casaletto.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Armando al Pantheon, a cozy, longstanding trattoria located just steps from the ancient monument, is known for its always-perfect cacio e pepe and other Roman staples.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Trattoria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trattoria. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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