ziti

noun

zi·​ti ˈzē-tē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tubular pasta

Examples of ziti in a Sentence

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Grab a hot Caprese pizza or Italian cold cut sandwich and a Greek salad for lunch, or choose from a prepared meal like baked ziti marinara to take home and reheat. Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2025 Baked ziti on a stick The concessions worker told us to let the ziti cool down a bit before walking around with it, which seems contrary to the on-the-go spirit of foods on sticks. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025 Baked ziti on a stick: There's no better tribute to your Nonna than a fair-style bastardization of this true Italian classic. Find it at All American Concessions. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 Baked ziti and eggplant parmesan were her favorites. Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 28 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for ziti

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zito, alteration of zita piece of tubular pasta, probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, bride's macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ziti was circa 1845

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“Ziti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ziti. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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ziti

noun
zi·​ti ˈzēt-ē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tube-shaped pasta
Etymology

Italian, plural of zito "a piece of tubular pasta," probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, "bride's macaroni"

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