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

For the occasion of some good red sauce and ravioli, Rih and Rocky coordinated in super cozy looks. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026

Particularly famous is the lobster ravioli, which is frequently recommended before my visit. —Rebekah Evans, TheWeek, 5 Feb. 2026

The newest addition, Cafe Chelsea, gives a refreshing take on French-American cuisine with classic dishes like steak frites sharing menu space with innovative bites like the TikTok viral sheet of mini ravioli. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026

At Restaurant Quell, executive chef Carsten Kypke has developed an admirably creative small-plates menu, pairing everything from wontons and bao buns to ravioli and risotto. —Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026

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"