Gnocchi

Pronunciation: /ˈnɒki/

Definitions of gnocchi

noun A type of Italian pasta made from potato, semolina, or flour, typically served with sauce.

Example Sentences

A1 I like to eat gnocchi with tomato sauce.

A2 Gnocchi is a type of pasta made with potato.

B1 I learned how to make gnocchi from scratch in my cooking class.

B2 The gnocchi served at the restaurant was perfectly cooked and delicious.

C1 The chef's homemade gnocchi was a culinary masterpiece.

C2 The delicate balance of flavors in the truffle gnocchi dish was exquisite.

Examples of gnocchi in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious plate of gnocchi with a creamy sauce.

informal I can't get enough of that gnocchi from the Italian restaurant down the street.

slang Let's grab some gnocchi and chill at home tonight.

figurative Her words were like soft pillows of gnocchi, comforting and satisfying.

Grammatical Forms of gnocchi

• past tense: gnocchi-ed
• plural: gnocchi
• comparative: more gnocchi
• superlative: most gnocchi
• present tense: gnocchi
• future tense: will gnocchi
• perfect tense: have gnocchi-ed
• continuous tense: is gnocchi-ing
• singular: gnoccho
• positive degree: gnocchi
• infinitive: to gnocchi
• gerund: gnocchi-ing
• participle: gnocchi-ed

Origin and Evolution of gnocchi

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'gnocchi' is believed to have originated from the Italian word 'nocchio', meaning a knot in wood or a lump, which describes the shape of the pasta.

Evolution of the word: Originally referring to a type of dumpling made from flour and water, gnocchi has evolved to include variations made with potato, ricotta, or other ingredients. It is now commonly known as a type of pasta dish served with various sauces.