truffle

noun

truf·​fle ˈtrə-fəl  ˈtrü- 

1

a

: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)

also : any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi

b

: a fungus that produces truffles

2

: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa

Examples of truffle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Expect unusual dishes like savory black and white cookies and celery root with black truffle right alongside classics like Lobster Newburg. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026

From the custom zippo lighters and iconic table lamps to our classic Avocado Louie, Chicken Pot Pie, truffle lasagna, and caviar macarons—the excitement to evolve those details year after year, while having fun entertaining 1,500 celebratory guests, was incredible. —Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026

Universal Orlando serves a wide array of Butterbeer fare, including cupcakes, cookie sandwiches, candy apples, shortbread bars, crème brûlée, crepes, truffles and macarons. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026

Their best-selling products are truffles. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

modification of Middle French truffe, from Old Occitan trufa, from Vulgar Latin *tufera; akin to Latin tuber swelling, truffle — more at tuber

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for truffle

• duffel
• duffle
• muffle
• ruffle
• scuffle
• shuffle
• reshuffle

Kids Definition

truffle

noun

truf·​fle ˈtrəf-əl  ˈtrüf- 

: the dark or light wrinkled fruiting body of a European fungus that grows in the ground

also : a fungus that produces truffles