panettone

noun

pan·​et·​to·​ne ˌpä-nə-ˈtō-nē How to pronounce panettone (audio)
ˌpa-
: a usually yeast-leavened bread containing raisins and candied fruit

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Another version tells of a lovesick nobleman who created panettone to win the heart of a baker’s daughter. Jenn Rice, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 The same applies to panettone, where each baker has a slightly different recipe or technique. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 This is when the community of Cusco comes together to hand out hot chocolate and panettone bread to people in need—to ensure every child feels the 'spirit' of Christmas. 7. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 To this end, for the first time the patisserie will host a dedicated event for the unveiling of its Christmas windows in early November, which traditionally marks the moment when customers start queueing to secure their panettone supply in the lead-up to the holidays. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for panettone 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from panetto small loaf, diminutive of pane bread, from Latin panis — more at food

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panettone was in 1841

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“Panettone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panettone. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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