ziti

noun

zi·​ti ˈzē-tē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tubular pasta

Examples of ziti in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Italian-American Dishes Chicken Parmesan, Italian chopped salad sandwiches, and baked ziti are all on the rise. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023 Make 12 ounces ziti, per package directions; set aside. Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 And there’s a stackable coupon on this ceramic baking dish that reviewers use for lasagna, baked ziti, cornbread, and other yummy dishes. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024 Mary Katherine served baked ziti with three cheeses, obviously frozen. David Sedaris, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2023 Ginger-Orange Mocktails Italian-American Dishes Chicken Parmesan, Italian chopped salad sandwiches, and baked ziti are all on the rise. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023 Peppers and andouille sausage give this ziti a unique flavoring. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023 At least one entrant appeared to have strengthened his trusses by twisting strands of spaghetti together into a stout pasta rope and then slipping both ends into ziti cuffs to prevent them from unraveling. Jeffrey Kluger, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 Prepare ziti according to package directions for al dente. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zito, alteration of zita piece of tubular pasta, probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, bride's macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ziti was circa 1845

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Cite this Entry

“Ziti.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ziti. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

ziti

noun
zi·​ti ˈzēt-ē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tube-shaped pasta
Etymology

Italian, plural of zito "a piece of tubular pasta," probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, "bride's macaroni"

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