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

At the center of the menu are the roasts – sirloin of Hereford beef with horseradish cream, Norfolk Black chicken with a brioche and truffle stuffing and Cornish saddle of lamb. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

In addition to pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds, this is the magical time of year when Italy’s harvest seasons briefly overlap—with olives, wine grapes, and truffles all peaking throughout the month. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026

Popcorn chicken bites and truffle fries complemented a steady stream of signature tequila cocktails (for those 21 and older) as DJ Zuri Marley supplied the hits. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Prawn and black truffle dumplings are a joy, the shimmering black casings colored with charcoal powder and stuffed with toothsome shrimp. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 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