ziti

noun

zi·​ti ˈzē-tē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tubular pasta

Examples of ziti in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Grab a hot Caprese pizza or Italian cold cut sandwich and a Greek salad for lunch, or choose from a prepared meal like baked ziti marinara to take home and reheat. Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2024 Let the family choose among baked ziti ($55), penne alla vodka ($80), chicken Parmesan ($80), meatballs ($35) and more. Alexandra Maloney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2024 And eggplant parmigiana, chicken Marsala, pasta pomodoro, lasagna, ravioli, shrimp scampi, baked ziti, gnocchi and risotto. Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2024 In the 30-minute entree round, the basked contained carrot tops, asparagus stems, leftover baked ziti and lamb neck. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ziti 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zito, alteration of zita piece of tubular pasta, probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, bride's macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ziti was circa 1845

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Cite this Entry

“Ziti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ziti. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

ziti

noun
zi·​ti ˈzēt-ē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tube-shaped pasta
Etymology

Italian, plural of zito "a piece of tubular pasta," probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, "bride's macaroni"

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