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

While many traditional frozen foods like soups and lasagnas freeze well, other items, such as hummus, can also be frozen. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026

During Britney Spears’ DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, the pop star, at points, refused to comply with law enforcement, denying being under the influence and offering to make lasagna for officers rather than exit her car, video and reporting released by various outlets Thursday showed. —Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026

Just simmer the ground beef low and slow, layer it with noodles in a casserole dish, and pop this lasagna in the oven for easy party fare. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

The love for this plantain lasagna-casserole is prolific, with both Puerto Ricans and Dominicans claiming ownership. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

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