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Nutella

noo-TEH-luh

Nutella (name) means a brand of chocolate and hazelnut spread. Example: “She spread Nutella on her toast every morning.”

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A brand of chocolate and hazelnut spread.

"She spread Nutella on her toast every morning."

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In plain EnglishThe well-known brand of chocolate hazelnut spread.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A brand name coined in the early 1960s by the Italian businessman Michele Ferrero, built from "nut" plus the Italian diminutive suffix -ella.

Origin: Italian · First attested 1960

Class of 1960 Nutella joined the language around 1960.

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Rhymes for Nutella

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Nutella” mean?

The word “Nutella” means a brand of chocolate and hazelnut spread. In plain terms, the well-known brand of chocolate hazelnut spread.

How do you pronounce “Nutella”?

“Nutella” is pronounced noo-TEH-luh (/nuːˈtɛlə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Nutella” in a sentence?

Here is “Nutella” used in a sentence: “She spread Nutella on her toast every morning.”

What part of speech is “Nutella”?

“Nutella” is a name.

Where does the word “Nutella” come from?

The word “Nutella” dates back to around 1960 and comes from Italian. A brand name coined in the early 1960s by the Italian businessman Michele Ferrero, built from "nut" plus the Italian diminutive suffix -ella.

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