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

The bulb can be used like traditional garlic; either raw in salad dressing or chopped and cooked to flavor risottos, soups, stews, pasta dishes, and vegetables. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025

Barley Risotto With Artichokes and Mushrooms Makes: 4 servings Difficulty: Easy Barley makes a good swap for the traditional arborio rice in this thick and creamy risotto. —Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025

People get insane about the perfect cook on a risotto. —Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025

Lazarou’s moussaka, made with shrimp instead of the traditional lamb, was light and aromatic; a risotto of brown orzo with Greek cheese, chili pepper, and wine from the nearby island of Lemnos was somehow both wholesome and indulgent. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025

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