tortellini

noun

tor·​tel·​li·​ni ˌtȯr-tə-ˈlē-nē How to pronounce tortellini (audio)
plural tortellini also tortellinis
: pasta in the form of little ring-shaped cases containing a filling (as of meat or cheese)

Examples of tortellini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Americans love pumpkin pie; Italians favor pumpkin tortellini and pumpkin gnocchi seasoned with sage butter and Parmesan. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 This incredible fall and winter pasta dish and fan favorite, pumpkin tortellini with chestnut, delicata squash, sage and almond, returns to the menu for the changing season. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 This list includes classic staples (think turkey sandwiches) as well as some outside-of-the-box ideas for adventurous eaters, like tortellini salad with mozzarella balls and turkey pepperoni. Katie Drakeford, Ma, Rd, Csp, Ld, Parents, 23 Sep. 2024 Everybody wants to talk about Jesus with me, but why not my tortellini. Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appétit, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tortellini 

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Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, plural of tortellino, diminutive of tortello "rectangular or disk-shaped filled pasta, fritter," diminutive of torta "cake, tart," going back to Late Latin tōrta "round loaf of bread" — more at tart entry 2

First Known Use

circa 1911, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tortellini was circa 1911

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“Tortellini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortellini. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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tortellini

noun
tor·​tel·​li·​ni ˌtȯrt-ə-ˈlē-nē How to pronounce tortellini (audio)
plural tortellini also tortellinis
: pasta in the form of little ring-shaped cases containing a filling (as of meat or cheese)
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