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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Look for ready-to-use packs of mixed mushrooms and pre-washed baby spinach to make cooking this frittata easy to prepare. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 Enjoy your veggies in a pizza, pasta, salad, frittata, and more with our recipes for quick meatless main dishes. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026 Three hot stations toward the back offer bacon, sausage and frittatas; benedicts and potatoes; and filet, shrimp and veggie skewers. Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026 This frittata makes an excellent breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 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 15 May. 2026.

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