frittata

noun

frit·​ta·​ta frē-ˈtä-tə How to pronounce frittata (audio)
: an unfolded omelet often containing chopped vegetables or meats

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Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the frittata for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffed and set in the middle. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 9 June 2025 Many of these popular greens can often be used interchangeably in soups, quiches, frittatas, pastas and simple side dishes. Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025 When shimmering, slide the frittata cooked side-up back into the skillet. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 For those who think eggs, frittatas, quiche or French toast shouldn’t be confined to early morning hours — and can be enhanced by a mimosa — brunch is also for you. Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frittata

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from fritto fried — more at frit entry 1

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frittata was in 1877

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“Frittata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frittata. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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