semolina

noun

sem·​o·​li·​na ˌse-mə-ˈlē-nə 

: the purified middlings of hard wheat (such as durum) used especially for pasta (such as macaroni or spaghetti)

Examples of semolina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At LaSorted’s, the corn dogs are fried on site in Fletcher’s original semolina batter recipe. — Danny Palumbo, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Dust a large rimmed baking sheet with cornmeal or semolina flour. — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 July 2026

Beyond Mutra, other restaurants specializing in Israeli cuisine have earned stars or recognition from Michelin, including the one-star Shabour in Paris, where Israeli chef Assaf Granit serves plates of seared mullet as a take on bouillabaisse, and semolina pudding with orange blossom. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026

Large metal trays and sieves were set out, and the oldest women, their faces marked with Amazigh tattoos, took their place around them, sleeves pushed back, hands already dusted with semolina. — Boutheina Ben Salem, Vogue, 8 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian semolino, diminutive of semola bran, from Latin simila wheat flour

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for semolina

• acarina
• ballerina
• casuarina
• celestina
• concertina
• filipina
• foramina
• leucaena
• littorina
• scarlatina
• serotina
• signorina

Kids Definition

semolina

noun

sem·​o·​li·​na ˌsem-ə-ˈlē-nə 

: a grainy powder that is milled from hard wheat (as durum wheat) and is often used to make pasta (as spaghetti)