calzone

noun

cal·​zone kal-ˈzōn  -ˈzō-nē 

-ˈzō-nā;

käl-ˈzȯ-nā

plural calzone or calzones

: a baked or fried turnover of pizza dough stuffed with various fillings usually including cheese

Examples of calzone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The menu features all the classics, from brick-oven pizzas and calzones to every type of pasta and fresh bread. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024

There are also Detroit-style pies, salads, garlic knots and steak calzones. —Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024

Vegan pies are available, too, as are calzones, salads, ciabatta sandwiches and more. —Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024

Opening: Summer The vibe: The 2,000-square-foot restaurant will have NY-style pizza, calzones, stromboli and subs. —Laura Barrero, Axios, 1 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from calzone (singular of calzoni pants), augmentative of calza stocking, from Medieval Latin calcea, from Latin calceus shoe, from calc-, calx heel

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

calzone

noun

cal·​zo·​ne kal-ˈzōn  -ˈzō-ˌnē 

-ˈzō-nā;

käl-ˈzȯn-ā

plural calzone or calzones

: a baked or fried turnover of pizza dough with various fillings usually including cheese