omelette
1 synonym for omelette, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A dish of beaten eggs cooked flat in a pan, often folded over a filling like cheese or vegetables.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use omelette
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cheese omelette
flip an omelette
make an omelette
Etymology
Borrowed from French omelette in the early 1600s, itself thought to derive from an alteration of "lamelle" (thin plate).
Full origin of omelette →Frequently asked questions
What does “omelette” mean?
The word “omelette” means a dish of beaten eggs cooked flat in a pan, often folded over a filling like cheese or vegetables. In plain terms, a folded egg dish, usually with a filling.
How do you pronounce “omelette”?
“Omelette” is pronounced OM-liht (/ˈɑm.lət/ in IPA).
How do you use “omelette” in a sentence?
Here is “omelette” used in a sentence: “She whisked three eggs and made a cheese omelette for breakfast.”
What part of speech is “omelette”?
“Omelette” is a noun.
Where does the word “omelette” come from?
The word “omelette” dates back to around 1600 and comes from French. Borrowed from French omelette in the early 1600s, itself thought to derive from an alteration of "lamelle" (thin plate).
