fettuccine
Americannoun
Usage
See zucchini.
Etymology
Origin of fettuccine
First recorded in 1910–15; from Italian, plural of fettuccina, diminutive of fettuccia, diminutive of fetta “slice, ribbon,” from offetta (unattested), Latin off(a) “flour cake, lump of food” + Italian -etta diminutive suffix ( see -ette)
Example Sentences
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The outbreak began in June, prompting recalls of chicken fettuccine Alfredo meals made by another company, FreshRealm Inc.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025
Joe’s mother and grandmother are hand-cutting fresh fettuccine, simmering Sunday gravy with torn basil.
From Salon • May 18, 2025
Family-owned Continental, which sells fettuccine and ravioli to Whole Foods and the general public, is also paying more for tomatoes used in sauce after crop setbacks in Spain and India.
From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2023
If it’s not available, tagliatelle is the best substitute, followed by fettuccine.
From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023
He’s as thin as fettuccine and wears a peacoat and a muffler.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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