portobello

noun

por·​to·​bel·​lo ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 

variants or less commonly portabella

ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-lə 

or portabello

ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 

plural portobellos also portobellas or portabellos

: a large dark mature cultivated mushroom noted for its meaty texture that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the cremini

Examples of portobello in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Mushrooms, such as portobello and shiitake, are packed with antioxidants and nutrients that help fight inflammation and support overall health. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

Summer peppers and meaty portobello mushrooms make up the base of these tasty fajitas. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

Yes, portobellos were a marketing invention—but who came up with them? — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

There’s also a tandoori portobello dish for the veggie-minded and an Alleppey lobster curry that earns rave reviews. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of Italian prataiolo, prataiuolo or dialect Italian pratarolo meadow mushroom, from prato meadow, from Latin pratum

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for portobello

• cello
• fellow
• jello
• mellow
• melo
• velo
• marshmallow
• morello
• othello
• schoolfellow
• violoncello