frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce frittata (audio)
: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

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As ship restaurants need to rise to the occasion day and night to fully be appreciated, during the day, there’ll also be a Spanish-American brunch with dishes that include jamon croquettes paired with options such as acai bowls, pastries and frittatas. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 The menu, which features roasted lamb, cod baccala and an asparagus frittata, is priced at $89 per person. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025 Slide a spatula around the edges to loosen the frittata and transfer to a serving plate. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 Turn leftover pasta into a crispy egg pasta frittata the next day! Bon Appétit, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frittata

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frittata was in 1877

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“Frittata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frittata. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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