spaghetti
UK: /spəˈɡeti/ | US: /spəˈɡɛti/
n. A type of pasta made in long, thin, solid strings, typically served with a sauce.
spaghetti = spaghett<twine> + i<plural suffix>
- spaghett<twine>: Derived from Italian spaghetto (singular), meaning "thin string" or "twine," itself from spago (cord).
- i<plural suffix>: Italian plural marker for masculine nouns ending in -o.
Etymology Origin:
The word spaghetti entered English directly from Italian in the mid-19th century, retaining its original plural form. Its root spago (cord) reflects the pasta’s string-like shape. The term humorously contrasts with spaghetto (singular), which is rarely used in English. The evolution highlights Italian culinary influence and linguistic borrowing.
She cooked spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce for dinner.
The children slurped spaghetti noisily at the party.
Authentic Italian spaghetti is made from durum wheat.
He accidentally dropped a forkful of spaghetti on his shirt.
Spaghetti carbonara is a classic Roman dish.