frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə 

: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

Examples of frittata in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two new breakfast frittatas are also coming to the menu, including one inspired by one of its most popular soups — Broccoli Cheddar. —Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

For breakfast, two new frittatas—Broccoli Cheddar (inspired by the brand's popular Broccoli Cheddar Soup) and Five Cheese & Bacon—are joining the menu, as well as the addition of the Asiago Croissant Twist, which is available for $1. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Expect riffs on the Persian frittata kuku sabzi, a variant of the toad in the hole involving shakshuka, plus sabich reconceived in bagel form. —Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026

Place a large plate on top of the frittata and, while holding the bottom of the plate, carefully flip the skillet to transfer the frittata to the plate. —Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for frittata

• agata
• bharata
• cantata
• costata
• ephrata
• errata
• falcata
• mahratta
• regatta
• serrata
• sonata
• stigmata