Meaning & Definition of word "Spaghetti"

Spaghetti

/spəˈɡɛti/

noun:

  • 1. A type of long, thin, cylindrical pasta, traditionally made from wheat flour and water.
    • Example: I like to cook spaghetti with marinara sauce for dinner.
  • 2. A dish made with this type of pasta, typically served with various sauces or ingredients.
    • Example: The restaurant's specialty is spaghetti with meatballs.
  • 3. A dish that may include vegetables, meat, or seafood, along with spaghetti and sauce.
    • Example: She prepared a delicious spaghetti with garlic shrimp for her guests.
  • 4. A common comfort food often associated with Italian cuisine.
    • Example: On cold nights, nothing beats a warm bowl of spaghetti.
  • 5. A popular food item in various cultures, often modified with local ingredients.
    • Example: The chef put a unique twist on traditional spaghetti by adding spicy sausage.

Etymology

Italian, diminutive of 'spago', meaning 'string' or 'twine'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spaghetti western:

A genre of movies featuring cowboys and gunfights, often produced in Italy.

spaghetti monster:

A fictional deity used as a parody of religion, often in discussions about science and education.

Related Words

pasta:

A type of Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into various forms.

al dente:

A term used to indicate that pasta is cooked to be firm to the bite.

Slang Meanings of spaghetti

Meaning: A term used to describe tangled hair or messy cables.

Example Sentence: My headphones always look like a bowl of spaghetti.

Meaning: A reference to a chaotic or tangled situation.

Example Sentence: The report came back looking like a plate of spaghetti.