ravioli

noun

rav·​i·​o·​li ˌra-vē-ˈō-lē 

ˌrä-

plural ravioli also raviolis ˌra-vē-ˈō-lēz 

ˌrä-

: pasta in the form of little cases of dough containing a savory filling (as of meat or cheese)

Examples of ravioli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kona Grill On the north side of Brush Creek, Kona Grill will cook up seasonal dishes like pumpkin mocha martini and pumpkin lobster and mushroom ravioli. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025

The Pioneer Woman’s recipes are famously fuss-free yet big on flavor, from her oatmeal crispies to buttery garlic rolls to this genius hack for homemade ravioli. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025

The tiny ravioli are filled with a fondue of Parmigiano Reggiano that's aged for 60 months and explodes in your mouth—made all the more unforgettable with rich Italian butter and fresh truffle. —Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025

Add the ravioli and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. —CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect, plural of raviolo, literally, little turnip, diminutive of rava turnip, from Latin rapa — more at rape entry 3

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ravioli

• carbazole
• gladioli
• guacamole
• nucleoli
• acholi
• emboli
• sertoli
• unholy
• benzimidazole
• dipyridamole
• itraconazole
• ketoconazole

Kids Definition

ravioli

noun

rav·​i·​o·​li ˌrav-ē-ˈō-lē 

ˌräv-

plural ravioli also raviolis

-lēz

: little pockets of pasta with a filling (as of meat or cheese)

Etymology

Italian, from a plural of a dialect word raviolo, literally, "little turnip"