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

Asian & Pacific Islander Pantry & Herbs Published on February 27, 2025 Ingredients 1 cup fine semolina flour 1 Tbsp. —Meher Mirza, Saveur, 27 Feb. 2025

These tarts from San Francisco restaurant Che Fico transform wintry fruits into a comforting treat: The semolina frangipane creates a light, airy base that cradles juicy rounds of grapefruit and orange. —Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025

The sesame semolina loaf and morning rolls are two of my go-tos—think a less sweet, more croissant-like pastry. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025

The ingredients are no mystery – semolina flour, water, and salt. —Joan Gaylord, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 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)