panini
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Definition of panini
: a usually grilled sandwich made with Italian bread
Note:
Panini is a plural form in Italian but is commonly used as both a singular and a plural in English. Its use as a singular has given rise the variant plural form paninis. The use of panino as a singular form in English has become relatively uncommon as panini has become established as the usual singular.
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The counter-service vegan and vegetarian cafe makes dishes like crepes, panini, soups and salads for daily breakfast, lunch and dinner; find specials during its weekend brunch. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "11 restaurants in Milwaukee that offer vegetarian and vegan meals," 16 Jan. 2018 Fat Tuesday This Mardi Gras-themed restaurant serves pizza, panini, salads and appetizers, along with a wide selection of blended daiquiris. — Jennifer Mcclellan, azcentral, "New restaurants in Phoenix in June have standout burgers, Mexican food, pizza," 1 July 2018 Demario suggests patrons stop by Spectra Wired for their morning jolt of Coperaco coffee, grab a panini at lunchtime, and then return in the evening for a selection of craft beer from local breweries like Boondoggle and Hanging Hills. — Alison Kuznitz, courant.com, "Spectra Wired Café Opens Bar5, A Patio And Beer Garden In Downtown Hartford," 28 June 2018 One of the panini holds a free-flowing egg with chicken sausage, gouda, spinach and apple-cider mayo between slices of golden-brown sourdough bread. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Miss Molly's feeds your inner cookie monster," 9 Jan. 2018 At lunch, sandwiches ($6 to $10.50) replace the entrees, with selections like a sirloin steakburger, a tuna wrap and a variety of panini. — Leeanne Griffin, courant.com, "River: An Italian-Inspired, Waterfront Restaurant With An Unrivaled View," 18 June 2018 Lunch and dinner offer pasta, panini, subs, salads, pizza and desserts, including New York-style cheesecakes, tiramisu and panna cotta. — azcentral, "Italian restaurant Maui Pasta in Scottsdale is a story of love, loss, pasta," 6 July 2018 Around Queen Anne: Koku Café + Market has Japanese and Asian-fusion rice bowls and panini. — Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, "Loosen your belt: 46 more restaurant and ice cream openings in Seattle and on the Eastside to try," 25 June 2018 Bun types are matters of debate (Pizza Romana serves its as a panini on twin slabs of pizza crust). — Garrett Snyder, Los Angeles Magazine, "Why Los Angeles Fell Head Over Heels for the Fried Chicken Sandwich," 25 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'panini.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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