Meaning & Definition of word "Omelet"
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.