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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Examples of panini in a Sentence
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
For a quick — and excellent — lunch, there are panini and platters of local cold cuts and cheeses available at Mr. Norcy (lunch 10 euros or less).
—Perri Klass, New York Times, 5 July 2023
This airport offshoot of the Scottsdale Mediterranean restaurant serves paninis, salads and specialty coffees.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 6 June 2023
Where to Eat: Check out Soup, a small restaurant near Bruges' Market Square that serves beer, panini, and, of course, soup.
—Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023
No hate for the panini press, but its main function is to flatten a sandwich.
—Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 16 Aug. 2023
Simply add a small piece to the top of your kitchen scale, panini press, waffle maker, or any other kitchen gadget to avoid scrubbing that innards of that item later.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Southern Living, 27 July 2023
Menu highlights include bruschetta, burgers, tacos and paninis.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2023
Not just any sandwich — a panini pressed in the Cuisinart GR-6S Contact Griddler, on sale for under $100.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
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“Panini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panini. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.
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