penne

noun

pen·​ne ˈpe(n)-(ˌ)nā 

plural penne

: short thick diagonally cut tubular pasta

Examples of penne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tube shapes, like penne or elbow macaroni, or cupped shapes, like medium shells or orecchiette, are also good options. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 May 2025

Get The Recipe Beefy Baked Ravioli With Spinach and Cheese Why do spaghetti, linguine, and penne get to have all the fun? —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024

Applebee’s serves complimentary full-size entrees to veterans on Nov. 11, including a 6-ounce top sirloin, fiesta lime chicken, double crunch shrimp or three-cheese chicken penne. —Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024

The national chain is letting anyone who shows proof of service choose between the classic bacon cheeseburger, 6-ounce top sirloin, chicken tenders platter, double crunch shrimp, fiesta lime chicken, oriental chicken salad or three-cheese chicken penne. —Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of penna, literally, quill, feather, pen, from Latin pinna feather & penna wing — more at pen

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for penne

• ay
• bay
• bey
• brae
• cay
• chez
• dey
• dray
• fay
• fey
• flay
• fray