ravioli

American  

[rav-ee-oh-lee, rah-vee-, rah-vyaw-lee] / ˌræv iˈoʊ li, ˌrɑ vi-, rɑˈvyɔ li /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. small cases of pasta, often square, stuffed with a filling, usually of meat or cheese, and often served with a tomato sauce.

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ravioli British  

/ ˌrævɪˈəʊlɪ /

noun

1. small squares of pasta containing a savoury mixture of meat, cheese, etc

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Usage

See zucchini.

Etymology

Origin of ravioli

First recorded in 1835–45; from Italian, plural of dialectal raviolo “little turnip,” diminutive of rava, from Latin rāpa; rape ²

Compare meaning

How does ravioli compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• tortellini vs. ravioli

Example Sentences

This year, the New Year’s Eve tasting menu, which starts at $925 a person and features tuna tartare, foie gras terrine and ravioli, will be served across fewer courses than last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even with food aid, she depends on food pantries to help her obtain items such as canned ravioli, Rice-a-Roni and frozen dinners for the last two weeks of the month.

From Los Angeles Times

The French-infused menu on a recent visit included individually plated potato ravioli served with a mushroom half glaze and black-truffle shavings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Architectural blueprints, close-ups of Chicago’s brutalist and gothic buildings, colorful produce stands and assortments of raviolis flash in quick succession, revealing the sources of her creativity.

From Salon

Indeed, the star of this ravioli is Sicilian lemon, which are “grown in the volcanic soil around Mount Etna,” according to TJ’s, and have a “bright acidity and distinct sweetness.”

From Salon

Related Words

• gnocchi
• linguine
• macaroni
• spaghetti
• tortellini