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

Spinach, feta, and cottage cheese team up in this sliceable bake that delivers spanakopita flavors with the utility of a crustless frittata. —Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2026

Travelers familiar with last year's egg-flation might sense what's coming -- escalating prices, but this time on flights, not omelets and frittatas. —Andrea Sachs The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026

From a showy frittata to simple roasted asparagus, these dishes range from weeknight-friendly to dinner-party-ready—many of them can go both ways. —Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Mar. 2026

Slice thinly in potato and green salads, stir-fries and brothy soups, pastas and frittatas, or as a zesty topping for pizzas, burgers, or sandwiches. —Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 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