western omelet

noun

: an omelet made usually with diced ham, green pepper, and onion

called also Denver omelet

Examples of western omelet in a Sentence

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Justice Samuel Alito asked if a collection of eggs, ham, onions and peppers on a kitchen counter can be considered a western omelet. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024 Barber ate a final meal of loaded hashbrowns, western omelet, spicy sausage and toast. CBS News, 21 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of western omelet was in 1931

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“Western omelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/western%20omelet. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

western omelet

noun
: an omelet made with chopped ham, green pepper, and onion
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