risotto

noun

ri·​sot·​to ri-ˈsȯ-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce risotto (audio)
-ˈzȯ-
plural risottos
: rice cooked usually in meat or seafood stock and seasoned (as with Parmesan cheese or saffron)

Examples of risotto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Besides a vegetarian risotto, the entrees are burgers and sandwiches, including Colorado lamb sliders and a banh mi turkey burger. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Enjoy a sumptuous lunch featuring an autumnal risotto. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 7 Oct. 2024 Guests dined on an array of fresh Italian food: burrata, various salads, homemade ravioli, and risotto, with chicken and Dover sole served for the mains. Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 Executive chef Gennaro Russo’s refined elegance shines with deceptively simple dishes like pasta al pomodoro, branzino and lemon caper risotto. Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for risotto 

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from riso rice — more at rice

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of risotto was in 1821

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Cite this Entry

“Risotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/risotto. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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