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Nutella

noo-TEH-luh
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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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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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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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