ratatouille

[ rat-uh-too-ee, -twee; French ra-ta-too-yuh ]

noun

1. a vegetable stew of Provence, typically consisting of eggplant, zucchini, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, served hot or cold.

ratatouille

/ ˌrætəˈtwiː /

noun

1. a vegetable casserole made of tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, etc, fried in oil and stewed slowly

Word History and Origins

Origin of ratatouille¹

Borrowed into English from French around 1875–80

Word History and Origins

Origin of ratatouille¹

C19: from French, from touiller to stir, from Latin tudiculāre , from tudes hammer

Example Sentences

In that regard, there’s plenty to appreciate with the Ratatouille-themed expansion of the France Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase and the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride, opening to the public on October 1.

From Eater

MSG dissolved in water, for example, isn’t so appetizing—but in a broth or paired with other flavorings, you can have a Ratatouille moment.

From Popular-Science

The TikTok musical version of Ratatouille has become a real thing.

From TechCrunch

It's like 'Ratatouille' came to life—and became more adorable.

From The Daily Beast

To serve, thickly slice the beef and serve with the spiced ratatouille and sauce.

From The Daily Beast

The composer also wrote the score for Ratatouille, which earned him a 2007 Oscar nomination.

From The Daily Beast

Ratatouille by Beth Hensperger This stew tastes even better the day after it's made, so you might want to plan ahead.

From The Daily Beast