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

The dishes by executive chef Sander Bierenbroodspot often contain Dutch ingredients, such as the Old Amsterdam cheese in the gnocchi with truffle and egg or shrimp served with halibut, mashed potato, and roasted onion. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Spread the gnocchi, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chickpeas on the pan. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

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

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