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October 21, 2018 Word of the Day

pasta /ˈpɑːstə/ noun
pasta
/ˈpɑːstə/
noun

plural pastas

Freshly made pasta
Freshly made pasta
Definition of PASTA

: a food made from a mixture of flour, water, and sometimes eggs that is formed into different shapes (such as thin strips, tubes, or shells) and usually boiled

[noncount]

  • They ordered pasta with meat sauce.

  • pasta salad/sauce

[count]

  • Breads and pastas are high in carbohydrates.

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