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

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

Our Favorite Ways To Use Up Leftover Onions From frittatas and dips, to soups and more, there are plenty of ways to make good use of those leftover onions. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Two new breakfast frittatas are also coming to the menu, including one inspired by one of its most popular soups — Broccoli Cheddar. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 June 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