farro

noun

far·​ro ˈfär-(ˌ)ō 

: the grain of an ancient wheat having glumes that tightly enclose the kernel

specifically : the grain of emmer, einkorn, or spelt that is cooked in liquid and used in various dishes (such as soups or salads)

We were making … farro, an ancient wheat variety that can be cooked risotto-style with broth, butter and Parmesan.

—Heidi Julavits

Soak 1 cup of farro overnight, then simmer with 3 cups water for 25-70 minutes …

—Gretchen Roberts

Farro, also called spelt, is available at health-food stores.

—Melissa Clark

Examples of farro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another grain, such as farro, or quinoa can be substituted for the barley. —Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025

Some of chef Sarah Palomares’ menu items are a breakfast sandwich, avocado toast, Belgian waffle, coconut chia pudding, smash burger, roasted veggie farro bowl and roasted chicken crunch salad. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025

Sides and salads, such as a couscous salad and beet and farro salad. —Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025

This includes classic stone-ground Southern grits as well as whole grains like barley, farro, oats, and sorghum. —Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for farro

• aro
• claro
• haro
• maro
• morrow
• sorrow
• yarrow
• amparo