spaghettini

British

/ ˌspæɡɛˈtiːnɪ /

noun

pasta in the form of long thin strings

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Etymology

Origin of spaghettini

Italian: small spaghetti

Example Sentences

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But he’ll also slip in Italian tastes with lobster spaghettini and a risotto.

From New York Times • Apr. 5, 2022

She is not strictly tied to tradition — she may serve foie gras with eel, or spaghettini with abalone, pickled cod roe and truffles where a Kyoto chef would serve soba.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2017

Heat-seekers have scampi spaghettini to entertain them; Calabrian chilies, smoky and spicy, infuse the dish.

From Washington Post • Nov. 22, 2016

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