western omelet

noun

: an omelet made usually with diced ham, green pepper, and onion

called also Denver omelet

Examples of western omelet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Barber ate a final meal of loaded hashbrowns, western omelet, spicy sausage and toast. CBS News, 21 July 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of western omelet was in 1931

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“Western omelet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/western%20omelet. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

western omelet

noun
: an omelet made with chopped ham, green pepper, and onion
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