frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce frittata (audio)
: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

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Slide a spatula around the edges to loosen the frittata and transfer to a serving plate. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 Turn leftover pasta into a crispy egg pasta frittata the next day! Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2025 On the weekends, start brunch with a free mimosa and then choose from selections like the creme brulee french toast stuffed with blueberry cream cheese ($19), huevos rancheros ($17) and the vegetable frittata ($18). Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025 Meals like chia seed pudding, salmon with grains, and veggie frittatas provide heart-healthy fats, diverse plant foods, and lean protein. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frittata

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frittata was in 1877

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“Frittata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frittata. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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