portabella

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por·​ta·​bel·​la ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-lə 

variants or portabello

less common variants of portobello

: a large dark mature cultivated mushroom noted for its meaty texture that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the cremini

portobello

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noun

por·​to·​bel·​lo ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 

variants or less commonly portabella

ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-lə 

or portabello

ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbe-(ˌ)lō 

plural portobellos also portobellas or portabellos

: a large dark mature cultivated mushroom noted for its meaty texture that is of the same variety of button mushroom as the cremini

Examples of portabella in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Your reward should be corned beef hash and a cold brew at Oriole 9 or a portobello panini at vegan spot Garden Cafe Woodstock across the street. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026

Vegetarians, on the other hand, can choose from sandwiches like the Beauregard (sweet potatoes, kimchi, shiitake mushrooms) and the Melrose (portobello mushrooms, red onions, pimento cheese, and arugula). — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2026

Mushrooms, such as portobello and shiitake, are packed with antioxidants and nutrients that help fight inflammation and support overall health. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026

Yes, portobellos were a marketing invention—but who came up with them? — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps alteration of Italian prataiolo, prataiuolo or dialect Italian pratarolo meadow mushroom, from prato meadow, from Latin pratum

First Known Use

Noun

1986, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for portabella

• arabella
• bartonella
• bordetella
• cinderella
• citronella
• columella
• isabella
• klebsiella
• legionella
• mozzarella
• pasteurella
• salmonella