Spaghetti: meaning, definitions and examples

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spaghetti

 

[ spษ™หˆษกษ›ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food

Long, thin, cylindrical pasta. It is typically made from durum wheat semolina and water, and commonly served with a variety of sauces.

Synonyms

noodles, pasta, vermicelli.

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Word Description / Examples
spaghetti

Typically refers to long, thin, cylindrical pasta often served with sauces such as marinara or meatballs.

  • Let's have spaghetti for dinner
  • The spaghetti with meatballs is a classic Italian dish
pasta

A generic term used to refer to different types of dishes made from dough, including spaghetti, penne, and fusilli.

  • We need to buy more pasta for the party
  • Her favorite pasta is penne with pesto sauce
noodles

Often refers to a broader range of long, thin food, including both Italian pasta and Asian varieties like ramen or soba.

  • I love chicken noodle soup
  • Asian cuisine often uses noodles in dishes like pad thai
vermicelli

Refers to very thin pasta similar to spaghetti but thinner. Often used in both Italian and Asian cuisines.

  • Vermicelli is great for making light salads
  • She added some vermicelli to the soup for a different texture

Examples of usage

  • Italian spaghetti with tomato sauce is a classic dish.
  • She cooked spaghetti with meatballs for dinner.
  • Do you prefer spaghetti with marinara or Alfredo sauce?
  • The restaurant offers a wide selection of spaghetti dishes.
  • I like my spaghetti al dente, not overcooked.

Translations

Translations of the word "spaghetti" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espaguete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเค˜เฅ‡เคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spaghetti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spageti

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะณะตั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spaghetti

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‘ใ‚ฒใƒƒใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spaghetti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espaguetis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spagetti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŒŒ๊ฒŒํ‹ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงุบูŠุชูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกpagety

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpagety

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅคงๅˆฉ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกpageti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spaghetti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะฐะณะตั‚ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spagetti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espaguetis

Etymology

The word 'spaghetti' comes from the Italian term 'spaghetto', which means 'thin string' or 'twine'. Spaghetti is a traditional Italian pasta that has become popular worldwide. It is believed to have originated in Sicily and later became a staple in Italian cuisine. Spaghetti gained international fame thanks to its versatility and delicious taste, making it a beloved dish in many countries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,406, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.