vermicelli

noun

ver·​mi·​cel·​li ˌvər-mə-ˈche-lē  -ˈse- 

: pasta made in long solid strings smaller in diameter than spaghetti

Examples of vermicelli in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Hainan Chicken is $24, or go for the Indian Curry Laksa, with thin rice vermicelli and egg noodles and vegetables for $15.95. —Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025

Serve with cooked vermicelli noodles, mint and Thai basil. —Luke Fortney, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025

Enjoy them as is, make them into spring rolls with rice paper, or add some rice vermicelli for a full meal. —Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024

Vietnamese vermicelli with chili sauce and pork Pork, rice noodles, and crunchy veggies combine for a satisfying meal. —Katherine Lee, Parents, 18 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Italian, plural of vermicello, diminutive of verme "worm," going back to Latin vermis — more at worm entry 1

First Known Use

1669, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vermicelli

• underbelly
• allele
• appellee
• ocelli
• belly
• deli
• felly
• jelly
• kellie
• melly
• nellie
• nelly

Kids Definition

vermicelli

noun

ver·​mi·​cel·​li ˌvər-mə-ˈchel-ē  -ˈsel- 

: a pasta that is thinner than spaghetti

Etymology

from Italian vermicelli "pasta similar to but thinner than spaghetti," literally, "little worms," from verme "worm," from Latin vermis "worm" — related to vermin see Word History at vermin