gnocchi

plural noun

gnoc·​chi ˈnȯ-kē How to pronounce gnocchi (audio) ˈnyȯ- How to pronounce gnocchi (audio)
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: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce

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There’s also a dedicated vegetarian tasting menu, swapping in pillowy gnocchi and pea-and-pistachio pasta, plus a gorgeous à la carte selection: feasting on native lobster ravioli, BBQ Australian wagyu ribeye (a mighty 600g shareable cut), and a cloud-light rhubarb‑and‑custard soufflé. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 4 June 2026 Divide gnocchi mixture between prepared baking pans, spreading evenly. Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026 The dining room attracts area business folk for an express prix-fixe lunch (salmon sashimi and pumpkin gnocchi are two popular options). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Swap noodles for potato gnocchi for the most comforting chicken soup recipe. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gnocchi

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of gnocco, from Italian dialect (Veneto), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle, knoche bone — more at knuckle

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891

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“Gnocchi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gnocchi. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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