semolina

noun

sem·​o·​li·​na ˌse-mə-ˈlē-nə 

: the purified middlings of hard wheat (such as durum) used especially for pasta (such as macaroni or spaghetti)

Examples of semolina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The restaurant will also offer only-in-Miami items like corvina with artichokes and a spicy broth; Alaskan King crab with leaves and Nikkei-style dressing and black tiger prawns with semolina and coconut bisque. —Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025

When making thin-crust pizzas, avoid oiling or greasing the pan; instead, sprinkle some cornmeal or semolina to prevent sticking. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025

Creamy semolina custard wrapped in filo, baked and drizzled with honey syrup. —Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

The petite cup of black tea, enriched with milk and a special blend of spices, and served with a tender semolina cookie, is what many diners look forward to most. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian semolino, diminutive of semola bran, from Latin simila wheat flour

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for semolina

• acarina
• ballerina
• casuarina
• celestina
• concertina
• filipina
• foramina
• leucaena
• littorina
• scarlatina
• serotina
• signorina

Kids Definition

semolina

noun

sem·​o·​li·​na ˌsem-ə-ˈlē-nə 

: a grainy powder that is milled from hard wheat (as durum wheat) and is often used to make pasta (as spaghetti)