ziti

noun

zi·​ti ˈzē-tē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tubular pasta

Examples of ziti in a Sentence

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There's many kinds of pasta – from angel hair to ziti – and several types of pasta are among the favorite entrées in the U.S., according to YouGov's ranking of The Most Popular American Dishes. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 Once the baked ziti and cupcakes are complete, Joan and Guy sit outside to enjoy their meal together. Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2024 How to make the ultimate baked ziti Baked ziti recipes abound, but this one has a secret. Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 Baked ziti recipe Once cooled, store leftover baked ziti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ziti 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zito, alteration of zita piece of tubular pasta, probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, bride's macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ziti was circa 1845

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“Ziti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ziti. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

ziti

noun
zi·​ti ˈzēt-ē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tube-shaped pasta
Etymology

Italian, plural of zito "a piece of tubular pasta," probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, "bride's macaroni"

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