A frittataAn Italian egg-based dish, like an omelet, often baked after cooking on heat. is a type of Italian egg dish, similar to an omeletA folded egg dish, often filled with ingredients and cooked in a pan., usually cooked with vegetables, cheese, or meat. It’s often started on the stove and finished in the oven or by flippingTurning something quickly over so the other side faces up. it over in the pan.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /friˈtɑtə/
Easy pronunciation: free-TAH-tuh (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the second syllable.
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Frittata Meaning
an Italian omelet-style egg dish
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An Italian egg dish, like an omelet, usually made with vegetables, cheese, or meat and cooked so both sides are set.
Example: For brunch, we made a spinach and mushroom frittata.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes spell it as ‘frittatta’ or confuse it with a plain omelet, but a frittata is usually thicker and cooked differently.
- It is not the same as an omelet, although the two dishes are similar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does frittata mean?
A frittata is an Italian-style egg dish, similar to an omelet, often cooked with fillings like vegetables, cheese, or meat.
What are synonyms for frittata?
There are no strong exact synonyms. The closest general term is “omelet,” but it is not an exact substitute.
Is a frittata the same as an omelet?
No. They are similar, but a frittata is usually thicker and cooked in a different way.
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