portobello

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

: 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 portobello in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Denim styles come in an array of classic indigo washes as well as autumnal colorways like earth brown and portobello khaki. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025

The Mother Earth bowl — packed with ancient grains, sweet potatoes, and portobello mushrooms — is ideal for steady energy. —Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025

Mushroom types and benefits Instead of familiar culinary mushrooms like portobello or chanterelle, mushroom coffee brands typically use adaptogenic mushrooms in their formulas. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025

For a meat-free alternative, omit the beef and trade in sliced portobello mushrooms instead. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for portobello

• cello
• fellow
• jello
• mellow
• melo
• velo
• marshmallow
• morello
• othello
• schoolfellow
• violoncello