Omelette: meaning, definitions and examples

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omelette

 

[ หˆษ’mlษ™t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

An omelette is a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan, often folded around a filling such as cheese, vegetables, or meats. It is a popular breakfast item in many cultures and can be served plain or with various toppings.

Synonyms

egg dish, frittata, scrambled eggs.

Examples of usage

  • I made a cheese omelette for breakfast.
  • She prefers her omelette filled with mushrooms and spinach.
  • The restaurant serves a delicious French omelette.
  • He ordered an omelette with tomatoes and onions.

Translations

Translations of the word "omelette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น omelete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคฎเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Omelette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ omelet

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะผะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ omlet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒ ใƒฌใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท omelette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tortilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท omlet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฏˆ๋ ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omeleta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ omeleta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…Ž่›‹ๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omeleta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ omelett

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะผะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ omlet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tortilla

Etymology

The word 'omelette' is derived from the French term 'omelette', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'alamet', meaning 'cooking pan'. The culinary history of the omelette dates back to ancient times, with variations of egg dishes found in various cultures. It was recognized in French cuisine in the 16th century and became popular among chefs and home cooks alike. Over time, the preparation and presentation of omelettes evolved, leading to different regional styles, such as the Spanish tortilla and the Italian frittata. The dish has come to symbolize comfort food in many countries and continues to be a versatile option for various meals.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,537 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.