semolina

noun

sem·​o·​li·​na ˌse-mə-ˈlē-nə 

: the purified middlings of hard wheat (such as durum) used especially for pasta (such as macaroni or spaghetti)

Examples of semolina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Most notably, the dough must be prepared with varieties of Durum wheat semolina that grow only in Puglia. —Elena Valeriote, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

However, its primary ingredient is wheat flour—specifically durum wheat, often labeled as semolina. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025

Uncover the saucepan and slowly whisk the semolina into the soup in a steady stream, stirring constantly to prevent clumping. —Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025

Pani puri consists of small hollow spheres made with either wheat or semolina flour and filled with curry-spiced chickpeas and potatoes, which are often mashed into a chunky paste. —Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian semolino, diminutive of semola bran, from Latin simila wheat flour

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for semolina

• acarina
• ballerina
• casuarina
• celestina
• concertina
• filipina
• foramina
• leucaena
• littorina
• scarlatina
• serotina
• signorina

Kids Definition

semolina

noun

sem·​o·​li·​na ˌsem-ə-ˈlē-nə 

: a grainy powder that is milled from hard wheat (as durum wheat) and is often used to make pasta (as spaghetti)