truffle
noun
any of several subterranean, edible, ascomycetous fungi of the genus Tuber.
truffles
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pluralof truffle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It carries enough bright acid to pair with grilled meats and creamy pasta sauces, enough earthiness to complement mushrooms and truffles and a savoriness that plays well with roasted veggies and herb-heavy dishes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
And if it’s truffles you still seek for your soulmate, I’d suggest complementing the bonbons with a bottle of truffle oil — for under $25.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
Imagine Michelin-star chefs toss truffles onto pasta as the world’s fastest cars zoom by.
From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2025
But Igor isn’t just adept at sniffing out truffles — he quickly deduces that she’s emotionally lost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025
I sink to my knees, sobs racking my entire body as I try desperately to pick up the truffles, one by one.
From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott
