omelette

/ɒmˈlɛt/ or /oʊˈmɛlɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

a dish made from eggs beaten together and often cooked in a pan, typically folded over a filling such as vegetables, meat, or cheese.

“She cooked a fluffy omelette with mushrooms and onions for breakfast.”

2. verb

to make an omelette.

“He omeletted eggs with cheese and ham for a quick snack.”

3. noun

a French person or a person of French descent.

“The French omelette is a popular dish in Parisian cuisine.”

Synonyms

  • French eggs
  • frittata
  • scrambled eggs

Antonyms

  • fried eggs
  • hard-boiled eggs