lasagna

noun

la·​sa·​gna lə-ˈzän-yə How to pronounce lasagna (audio)
1
or less commonly lasagne : pasta in the form of broad often ruffled ribbons
2
: a baked dish containing layers of boiled lasagna, and usually cheese, a seasoned sauce of tomatoes, and meat or vegetables

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Frozen lasagna can also be reheated directly from the freezer. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 Much like our other favorite casseroles, this cheesy sour cream noodle bake is cozy and comforting, with a familiar flavor profile that might remind you a bit of your favorite lasagna or beef stroganoff. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025 Chicken parmesan, egg plant parmesan, tortellini, lasagna and manicotti are also popular — and, of course, lots of pizzas are sold. Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025 Some families request their lasagna cooked; others request an uncooked lasagna to be refrigerated and cooked later. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lasagna

Word History

Etymology

Italian lasagna, from Vulgar Latin *lasania cooking pot, its contents, from Latin lasanum chamber pot, from Greek lasanon

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lasagna was in 1846

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“Lasagna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lasagna. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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lasagna

noun
la·​sa·​gna lə-ˈzän-yə How to pronounce lasagna (audio)
: broad flat noodles baked with a sauce usually of tomatoes, cheese, and meat or vegetables

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