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

For breakfast, go and grab a stool at the counter at Nagle's Apothecary Cafe and order the daily frittata. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026

In addition to omelets and frittatas, these vegetables can be incorporated into quiches, breakfast muffins, or a hash. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 12 Aug. 2026

On the other hand, frittatas are cooked low and slow and are generally meant to serve multiple people. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Roszkowski uses them on top of pasta dishes, risotto, frittatas, or on top of breads like focaccia. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

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