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

Popular dishes included the lasagna, penne alla vodka and chicken parm sandwich. —Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025

Applebee's is offering a free entrée from a special menu (classic bacon cheeseburger, 6-ounce top sirloin, chicken tenders, double crunch shrimp, Fiesta lime chicken, oriental chicken salad or three‑cheese chicken penne) to active and retired military service members. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025

In September, the company recalled nearly 245,000 pounds of pasta, including linguine, fettuccine, penne and other varieties used in prepared meals and deli salads distributed nationwide. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025

Kids can get cheese or pepperoni pizza, or penne pasta with meat or marinara sauce, with carrots, fruit and a drink. —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025

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