noun
ricotta
rih-KO-tuh
Ricotta (noun) means a soft, mild Italian cheese made from whey, similar in texture to cottage cheese. Example: “She spread ricotta on toast with a drizzle of honey.”
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A soft, mild Italian cheese made from whey, similar in texture to cottage cheese.
"She spread ricotta on toast with a drizzle of honey."
"The lasagne was layered with ricotta and spinach."
How to use ricotta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, creamy Italian cheese made from whey.
Common pairings
ricotta cheese
ricotta and spinach
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Word forms
- Plural
- ricottas
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Etymology
From Italian ricotta, literally "recooked," because the cheese is made by cooking the leftover whey a second time.
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What does “ricotta” mean?
The word “ricotta” means a soft, mild Italian cheese made from whey, similar in texture to cottage cheese. In plain terms, a soft, creamy Italian cheese made from whey.
How do you pronounce “ricotta”?
“Ricotta” is pronounced rih-KO-tuh (/ɹɪˈkɑtə/ in IPA).
How do you use “ricotta” in a sentence?
Here is “ricotta” used in a sentence: “She spread ricotta on toast with a drizzle of honey.”
What part of speech is “ricotta”?
“Ricotta” is a noun.
Where does the word “ricotta” come from?
The word “ricotta” comes from Italian. From Italian ricotta, literally "recooked," because the cheese is made by cooking the leftover whey a second time.
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