omelet

om·e·let | \ ˈäm-lət

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, 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.

Examples of omelet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web French cooks enjoy its lacy leaves chopped into an omelet, added at the end of cooking. — Pam Peirce, SFChronicle.com, "Food crops and edible flowers that thrive in the shade," 12 July 2019 Saturday and Sunday brunch features Western-style dishes (steak and eggs, pancakes, omelets) and Middle Eastern items (hummus, shakshouka). — Tim Bannon, chicagotribune.com, "Going to a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field? Here’s the new ticket policy, where to tailgate, how to dress, what to eat and more," 3 Sep. 2019 Prep and Pastry serves breakfast sandwiches, eggs Benedicts, omelets, toasts and pancakes. — Ava Garcia, azcentral, "This popular Tucson brunch spot is coming to Scottsdale. Here's why it's a big deal," 15 Aug. 2019 This year’s menu includes smoked brisket, Jersey tomato BLT with fried egg, seafood omelet, and Belgian waffles with fresh Jersey fruit. — Adrienne Jordan, National Geographic, "7 sky-high dining experiences around the world," 25 Apr. 2019 Egg will feature omelets and egg sandwiches, including one with avocado and turkey ($7.95) and a New York BEC ($6.95, with bacon, egg and cheddar on English muffin). — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Hard Rock Hollywood opens new food court, center bar and bigger Bol restaurant," 9 Aug. 2019 Other options include three-egg omelets and biscuit sandwiches, including The Southern, which is filled with a fried green tomato, avocado, a fried egg and Alabama white barbecue sauce. — Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, "This Gulf Shores diner is a total ’50s throwback," 7 Aug. 2019 The Creamery: For an easy pre-game breakfast/brunch, order the breakfast sandwich or an omelet and grab a spot on the sunny patio. — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, "Going to the Giants game? Where to eat and drink around AT&T Park," 3 Apr. 2018 About the menu: Full breakfast and lunch items are available with a carving station and made-to-order omelets featuring Tillamook Cheddar cheese, bell-pepper mélange, smoked salmon and more. — Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Pier W: Northeast Ohio’s best weekend brunches, breakfasts," 17 Aug. 2019

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The first known use of omelet was circa 1611

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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

om·e·let

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

Kids Definition of omelet

: beaten eggs cooked without stirring until firm and folded in half often with a filling

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