omelet

noun

om·e·let | \ ˈäm-lət

, ˈä-mə-\

variants: or omelette

Definition of omelet

: beaten eggs cooked without stirring until set and served folded in half Her omelet had a filling of cheese, peppers, and meat.

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The menu offers all the traditional breakfast and lunch items, from skillets and omelets, to French toast, pancakes and waffles, to salads, wraps, burgers, melts and soup, available all day. — Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, chicagotribune.com, "Townee Square rolls out the welcome mat in Libertyville," 6 June 2018 Saotomean delicacies, such as sea snails and omelets packed with smoked fish, can be enjoyed at the Museu Almada Negreiros, near Monte Café, about 25-minute drive inland from São Tomé city (239-991-61-72, casamuseu.almadanegreiros@gmail.com). — Gabriele Steinhauser, WSJ, "Fantasized About Being a Castaway? Check Out This Island Holiday," 18 Dec. 2018 Or that the Japanese okonomiyaki—a cabbage omelet that can cure a hangover and most variations of malaise—has become ubiquitous. — Tamar Adler, Vogue, "Why Pastured Eggs Are the Perfect Food," 13 Sep. 2018 Spam, a nod to the Hawaiian version of omusubi, is slapped over tamago, omelet laced with sugar and mirin: the classic death match — and love match — of salty and sweet. — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, "Rice Balls, Subtle and Showy Alike, at Omusubi Gonbei," 12 Apr. 2018 Van Ness prepped for the big day ahead with breakfast (a veggie omelet and toast) on his balcony, followed by a session of pre-glam yoga to calm his nerves. — Vogue, "Watch Jonathan Van Ness Prep for His Instantly Iconic Red Carpet Moment at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards," 17 Sep. 2018 Mystic, hosts brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with stationary displays, carving and omelet stations, salads, breads, entree selections and desserts. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "She's The Best, So Here's Where To Take Mom To Eat On Mother's Day," 23 Apr. 2018 Timothée Chalamet ate, or perhaps just stood near, a plate that contained an omelet and some bacon on a sunny patch of the Sunset Tower Hotel terrace. — Cady Drell, Marie Claire, "This Week in Timothée Chalamet, October 5 Edition," 5 Oct. 2018 An omelet for breakfast and mini pizza bagels for lunch are just some of the free meals being offered this summer by the School District of Palm Beach County’s School Food Service Department for children age 18 and younger at schools and libraries. — Kari Barnett, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Palm Beach County School District offering free meals for students this summer," 10 July 2018

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omelet

noun

English Language Learners Definition of omelet

: a dish made from eggs that are mixed together, cooked without stirring, and served folded in half often with a filling of cheese, vegetables, or meat

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omelet

noun

om·e·let

variants: or omelette \ ˈäm-lət , ˈä-mə-lət \