ravioli

noun

rav·​i·​o·​li ˌra-vē-ˈō-lē How to pronounce ravioli (audio)
ˌrä-
plural ravioli also raviolis ˌra-vē-ˈō-lēz How to pronounce ravioli (audio)
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 Get The Recipe 13 of 19 Ravioli Lasagna Slash your meal-prep time with this smart shortcut: sub in refrigerated cheese ravioli for layers of noodles. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 Elkin & Nelson plays on the sound system as fresh ravioli dough is rolled in front of us, filled with feta and eggplant, and folded into squares. Rick Jordan, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2024 And from the moment that some friends in Kansas City introduced me to the neighborhood spot with the sweet pea ravioli of my dreams, it’s been Cupini’s. Allison Dikanovic, Kansas City Star, 19 Jan. 2024 The cuisine is traditional Ligurian fare — with dishes like spaghetti with crab, rabbit ravioli, and an extensive fresh seafood menu. Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024 It might be combined in a syrupy braise with sweet peppers or blended with potatoes and stuffed into ravioli. Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 The thin-crust, sweet-sauced pizzas are Caddy Shack’s calling card, but the meatball sandwich and toasted ravioli are worth looking into. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 Sprinkle ravioli mixture in skillet evenly with 1 cup of the mozzarella. Julia Levy, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2023 The only hint at offerings is on the Loews room-service menu, which includes margherita pizza, short-rib ravioli and pan-roasted salmon with roasted cauliflower. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of ravioli was in 1760

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Cite this Entry

“Ravioli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ravioli. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ravioli

noun
rav·​i·​o·​li ˌrav-ē-ˈō-lē How to pronounce ravioli (audio)
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"

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