Meaning & Definition of word "Omelet"
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Omelet
/ˈɒm.əl.ɪt/
noun:
- 1. A dish made from beaten eggs cooked until set, often folded around a filling such as cheese, vegetables, or meat.
- Example: For breakfast, I ordered a cheese omelet with fresh vegetables.
- 2. An informal term for a mix or combination of various elements.
- Example: The project turned into an omelet of ideas from all team members.
Etymology
From the French word 'omelette', which derives from the Latin 'lamella', meaning 'thin plate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
omelet station:
A place in a buffet or restaurant where omelets are made to order.
breakfast omelet:
An omelet served typically in the morning as part of breakfast.
Related Words
frittata:
An Italian dish similar to an omelet but often thicker and cooked more slowly.
quiche:
A savory pie filled with eggs, cream, and various ingredients.
Slang Meanings of omelet
Meaning: To make a mess of a situation.
Example Sentence: He really omeleted that job interview.
Meaning: To put things together in a haphazard way.
Example Sentence: She omeleted her notes before the exam.