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

On the other hand, frittatas are cooked low and slow and are generally meant to serve multiple people. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

As the weekend wraps up, whatever bits and bobs are in your fridge can turn into frittata. — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 July 2026

Breakfast Burrito with Mini Egg Frittatas Top a whole wheat flour tortilla with an egg frittata (see recipe below) topped with a tablespoon of salsa and sliced avocado and heat for 30 seconds. — Elisa Zied, Parents, 15 July 2026

Come morning, guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast spread that includes an exceptionally tasty frittata, housemade granola, coconut chia pudding, and fresh fruits. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 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