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

That includes a lemon-ricotta and spring-pea sandwich, and truffle egg salad number, and rhubarb strawberry tart. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025

In the days before the vow renewal, Victoria Beckham shared European vacation photos showing the family – David, Victoria and Brooklyn's siblings Cruz, Harper and Romeo – enjoying time together on a yacht and at a French truffle restaurant. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025

What to Do Explore leather-crafting with artisans in Tuscany; savor long conversations with winemakers in the northwest region of Piedmont; or casually roam the Mercato Coperto di Perugia in Umbria, the central Italian region best known for its truffles and olive oils. —Andrea Grisdale, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025

The sleek machine is available in five stylish shades that include red velvet, black truffle, olive tapenade, and stainless steel (pictured). —Lauren Joseph, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025

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