cannoli

noun

can·​no·​li kə-ˈnō-lē 

ka-

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: a deep-fried tube of pastry filled with sweetened and flavored ricotta cheese

Examples of cannoli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are also dessert nachos, usually made with something like pita chips, such as cheesecake cannoli nachos. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026

Pay homage with a stop at Caputo’s for cold cuts, followed by Mazzola’s for its famous lard bread, and finally pick up cannoli from Pasticceria Monteleone. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

The cannoli shells are shipped in from a vendor in New Jersey and are filled to order with a classic Sicilian-style cream with a subtle hint of orange zest and just the right amount of sweetness. —Jamie, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026

Plus, the dessert case is always filled with delectable fresh cannoli, cakes and pastries. —Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of cannolo small tube, diminutive of canna

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cannoli

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