macaroni
Americannoun
plural
macaronis, macaronies-
small, tubular pasta prepared from wheat flour.
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an English dandy of the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms, clothes, etc.
noun
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pasta tubes made from wheat flour
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(in 18th-century Britain) a dandy who affected foreign manners and style
Etymology
Origin of macaroni
1590–1600; earlier maccaroni < dialectal Italian, plural of maccarone ( Italian maccherone ). See macaroon
Example Sentences
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Ms. Moyer-Nocchi’s finest work comes in two chapters probing the special relationship Americans have with macaroni and cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
We went with a ribeye, paired with macaroni and cheese, Brussels sprouts, and another standout: creamy mashed potatoes.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026
Brands such as Oscar Mayer and Maxwell House posed even bigger challenges than macaroni and cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
There is value in creating a more focused business in sauces and condiments, but I’m confused as to why they added other categories such as macaroni and cheese.
From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025
Meanwhile, my cup of macaroni and cheese is still nearly full.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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