noun
portobello
Portobello (noun) means a large, mature mushroom variety, actually the fully grown form of the common button mushroom. Example: “She grilled portobello caps as a meat-free burger patty.”
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A large, mature mushroom variety, actually the fully grown form of the common button mushroom.
"She grilled portobello caps as a meat-free burger patty."
How to use portobello
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big, meaty mushroom often grilled or used as a burger substitute.
Common pairings
portobello mushroom
grilled portobello
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Word forms
- Plural
- portobellos
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Etymology
First used commercially around 1985, likely a marketing name; possibly connected to Portobello Road in London.
Class of 1985
portobello joined the language around 1985.
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Rhymes for portobello
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What does “portobello” mean?
The word “portobello” means a large, mature mushroom variety, actually the fully grown form of the common button mushroom. In plain terms, a big, meaty mushroom often grilled or used as a burger substitute.
How do you use “portobello” in a sentence?
Here is “portobello” used in a sentence: “She grilled portobello caps as a meat-free burger patty.”
What part of speech is “portobello”?
“Portobello” is a noun.
Where does the word “portobello” come from?
The word “portobello” dates back to around 1985. First used commercially around 1985, likely a marketing name; possibly connected to Portobello Road in London.
