gnocchi

plural noun

gnoc·​chi ˈnȯ-kē  ˈnyȯ- 

ˈnä-

: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce

Examples of gnocchi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Roast until the gnocchi are browned and the vegetables are tender. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

The pillowy gnocchi makes a delicious seasonal base for a quick weeknight meal—just toss in butter and maybe a little sage. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026

Pumpkin usually lands in the sweet lane, but this gnocchi puts it to work on the savory side. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

Bacari’s menu items include pistachio lamb kebab, falafel with coconut harissa and ricotta, and beet gnocchi, according to its website. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of gnocco, from Italian dialect (Veneto), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle, knoche bone — more at knuckle

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for gnocchi

• cloche
• loci
• pokey
• smokey
• smoky
• karaoke