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

Here's a hearty vegetarian penne recipe with eggplant, tomato, and ricotta from Sicily. —Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026

For restaurant-goers with food sensitivities, a gluten-free penne is available upon request. —Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

The micro workouts included moves like rotini spiral planks, spaghetti curls and penne plié squats, along with star jacks, which were inspired by the new Protein+ star shape. —Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026

Guests can enjoy Italian salumi and cheeses, caprese and caesar salads, Maryland crab cakes, shrimp cocktail, live omelettes and frittatas, penne vodka, Chef Carla’s signature meatballs, crispy-skin Atlantic salmon, and classic desserts like Italian ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu. —Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026

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