carbonara

noun

car·​bo·​nara ˌkär-bə-ˈnär-ə 

: a dish of hot pasta into which other ingredients (such as eggs, bacon or ham, and grated cheese) have been mixed

—often used as a postpositive modifier

spaghetti carbonara

Examples of carbonara in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The menu focuses on Roman classics like cacio e pepe, carbonara-style rigatoni, Roman-style artichokes, and aged bistecca Fiorentina with roasted potatoes and sautéed chicory. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

More Italian-style dishes include linguine carbonara, pasta primavera, and seafood ravioli. — Jenna Thompson june 16, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026

Dinner at the new rustic-style Clover Gordes is a joyous affair, helmed by chef Jean-François Piège, with signature dishes including pizza soufflés and a carbonara of wild squid. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

Spaghetti is the traditional choice for this velvety sauce, but feel free to go alla carbonara with other noodles. — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian dialect (alla) carbonara, literally, in the manner of a charcoal maker

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for carbonara

• arikara
• ishihara
• alara
• amara
• antara
• aymara
• bambara
• camara
• damara
• gandhara
• gemara
• gurdwara