ziti

noun

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

Examples of ziti in a Sentence

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This is a carb-lover’s paradise, with baked ziti, spaghetti with meatballs and legendary lasagna. Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025 Classic pairings include rigatoni, penne, cavatappi, cascatelli, ziti, and rotini. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2025 Baked ziti with extra mozzarella, not too much sauce. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The best crime drama streaming has it all: feuding mob families, backstabbing, feds, snitches, violence, fantastic needle drops, and multiple conversations about ziti. Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ziti

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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“Ziti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ziti. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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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