gnocchi

plural noun

gnoc·​chi ˈnȯ-kē How to pronounce gnocchi (audio) ˈnyȯ- How to pronounce gnocchi (audio)
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: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce

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Brooks then cuts the sections into smaller pieces with a cutting tool and shapes the pieces into gnocchi using a gnocchi board. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 Plus, gnocchi actually benefit from pan-frying, getting crispy on the outside while staying pillowy on the inside. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025 The menu here celebrates local game and fish—think venison, duck, and pikeperch—alongside comfort fare like dumplings, gnocchi, and fondue, reimagined with global touches like dashi, caviar, and truffle. Alexandra Emanuelli, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 Dishes run from around $24 (for the gnocchi) to $39 (the cacio e pepe with truffle). Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gnocchi

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891

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“Gnocchi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnocchi. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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