penne

noun

pen·​ne ˈpe(n)-(ˌ)nā How to pronounce penne (audio)
plural penne
: short thick diagonally cut tubular pasta

Examples of penne in a Sentence

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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 See All Example Sentences for penne

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of penne was in 1919

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“Penne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penne. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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