risotto

noun

ri·​sot·​to ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō 

-ˈzȯ-

plural risottos

: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese or saffron)

Examples of risotto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perhaps risotto alla Milanese had been the inspirational spark, but the result ended up tasting like very savory, luxurious oatmeal. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026

Here, arancini are made of biryani and served atop a generous smear of korma; the crab risotto is thickened with curry leaf pesto; and the pot pie conceals piping-hot chicken tikka. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Mar. 2026

Spoon tomatoes and pan sauce onto individual bowls of risotto. —Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026

Start with the signature Pride of the Crowns salad or prime rib chili, then move into dishes like duck leg confit, mussel and shrimp piccata or sweet potato risotto. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from riso rice — more at rice

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for risotto

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo