orzo

noun

or·​zo ˈȯrd-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce orzo (audio)
: rice-shaped pasta

Examples of orzo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add orzo; cook over high, stirring occasionally, according to package directions for al dente. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024 The shrimp has a slight kick that is balanced out by the creamy orzo and basil. get the recipe 30 of 32 Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad This pasta salad will be the star of the show at summer potlucks and barbecues. Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 31 July 2024 What’s more, Bressler’s got a special starting Thursday and running through Sunday: order a chili dog and get a free homemade side (choice of white BBQ potato salad, apple-poppy coleslaw, basil balsamic orzo, macaroni salad or Greek quinoa salad). Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2024 The entrees come in single serve, half portion (feeds two or three) and full size (feeds four to six), with soups and sides like lemon herb orzo, garlic bacon brussels sprouts and split pea soup in either half pint or pint sizes. Shannon Greene, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for orzo 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, barley, from Latin hordeum — more at orgeat

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orzo was in 1917

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“Orzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orzo. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.

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