lasagna

noun

la·​sa·​gna lə-ˈzän-yə 

1

or less commonly lasagne

lə-ˈzän-yə 

: pasta in the form of broad often ruffled ribbons

2

: a baked dish containing layers of boiled lasagna, and usually cheese, a seasoned sauce of tomatoes, and meat or vegetables

Examples of lasagna in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Much like our other favorite casseroles, this cheesy sour cream noodle bake is cozy and comforting, with a familiar flavor profile that might remind you a bit of your favorite lasagna or beef stroganoff. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025

Enjoy this easy lasagna on a weeknight. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025

Chicken parmesan, egg plant parmesan, tortellini, lasagna and manicotti are also popular — and, of course, lots of pizzas are sold. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025

She’s made over 100 deliveries of both her own lasagnas and for other volunteers who can’t drop off the meals themselves, Stangl said. —Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian lasagna, from Vulgar Latin *lasania cooking pot, its contents, from Latin lasanum chamber pot, from Greek lasanon

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lasagna

• titania
• tania
• tanya

Kids Definition

lasagna

noun

la·​sa·​gna lə-ˈzän-yə 

: broad flat noodles baked with a sauce usually of tomatoes, cheese, and meat or vegetables