frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce frittata (audio)
: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

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Expect riffs on the Persian frittata kuku sabzi, a variant of the toad in the hole involving shakshuka, plus sabich reconceived in bagel form. Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026 Place a large plate on top of the frittata and, while holding the bottom of the plate, carefully flip the skillet to transfer the frittata to the plate. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 8 June 2026 Other breakfast foods that don’t spike blood sugar include shakshuka, omelets with greens, tofu scramble, protein pancakes and frittatas. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026 Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for frittata

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frittata was in 1877

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“Frittata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frittata. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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