pasta

noun
UK: /ˈpæstə/
US: /ˈpɑːstə/

  1. A type of food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, that is cooked by boiling.

    1. I want some pasta for dinner.
    2. This Italian restaurant is very good at making fresh pasta.

  2. A dish made mainly of pasta.

    1. I made a pasta with tomato sauce.
    2. We ordered a delicious seafood pasta at the restaurant.

Synonyms

spaghetti macaroni

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pasta" in English means: A type of food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, that is cooked by boiling., A dish made mainly of pasta..

The phonetic transcription of "pasta" is /ˈpæstə/ in British English and /ˈpɑːstə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pasta": spaghetti, macaroni.

Example usage of "pasta": "I want some pasta for dinner.". More examples on the page.