cannoli

noun

can·​no·​li kə-ˈnō-lē How to pronounce cannoli (audio)
ka-
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a deep-fried tube of pastry filled with sweetened and flavored ricotta cheese

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For light, traditional Italian options, the chocolate cannoli ($14) come in a set of three crunchy shells filled with fluffy chocolate ricotta, while tiramisu ($12) is available in classic and pistachio variants. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Spaghetti al nero is great and for dessert, try the cannoli with ricotta, pistachio or chocolate. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 The cannoli chips are pretty flavorless, but the ice cream itself is fine. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025 The menu features espresso drinks, flaky pastries, paninis and classic Italian desserts like tiramisu and cannoli. Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cannoli

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of cannolo small tube, diminutive of canna

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cannoli was in 1925

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“Cannoli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannoli. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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