frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə 

: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

Examples of frittata in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While construction on Nobu was still going on, the resort’s over-the-top breakfast buffet (omelet station, cheese and charcuterie, specials like quiche or frittata) took place here. —Barbara Schuler, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025

And leftover frittatas make great sandwiches with tomatoes and spicy mayo. —Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025

Porta Blu will offer a lavish Easter brunch buffet, with succulent prime rib; fresh cocktail shrimp; a salad with pomegranate, strawberries, rose apples and parmesan; lemon ricotta pancakes,; vegetable frittata; and braised cabbage with Bechamel and grainy Dijon. —Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025

Fuel up before a hike or paddle with wholegrain pancakes or a spinach and mushroom frittata, or stop by for a late lunch of a big Cobb salad or a quesadilla with artichoke hearts. —Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for frittata

• agata
• bharata
• cantata
• costata
• ephrata
• errata
• falcata
• mahratta
• regatta
• serrata
• sonata
• stigmata