Meaning & Definition
noun
A dish made from beaten eggs cooked until set, often folded around a filling such as cheese, vegetables, or meat.
For breakfast, I ordered a cheese omelet with fresh vegetables.
An informal term for a mix or combination of various elements.
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.
Slang Meanings
To make a mess of a situation.
He really omeleted that job interview.
To put things together in a haphazard way.
She omeleted her notes before the exam.