1
a
: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)
also
: any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi
b
: a fungus that produces truffles
2
: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa
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The weekly markets turn to late-season treasure—figs, truffles, chestnuts, cheeses and olives.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The stellar menu offers modern takes on indulgent dishes like ossobucco (with wheat rusk, truffle, and smoked celery-root cream), and sea bass (with avgolemono sauce, cod croquettes, and seaweed).
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Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
That’s followed by notes of overripe fruit, dark chocolate, blue cheese, truffle salt, earth, grass, citrus, and a healthy dose of umami character.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Between champagne, white truffle, luxurious hotel suites, and the highs and lows of first love, dreams feel within reach.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The stellar menu offers modern takes on indulgent dishes like ossobucco (with wheat rusk, truffle, and smoked celery-root cream), and sea bass (with avgolemono sauce, cod croquettes, and seaweed).
—
Shannon McMahon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
That’s followed by notes of overripe fruit, dark chocolate, blue cheese, truffle salt, earth, grass, citrus, and a healthy dose of umami character.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Between champagne, white truffle, luxurious hotel suites, and the highs and lows of first love, dreams feel within reach.
—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for truffle
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“Truffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/truffle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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