omelet
word
Definition
An omelet is a dish made by beating eggs and cooking them in a frying pan, often folded over with fillings like cheese, vegetables, or meat.
Usage & Nuances
Common in breakfast and brunch; American spelling is 'omelet,' British is 'omelette.' Typical collocations: 'cheese omelet,' 'make an omelet.' Not to be confused with 'scrambled eggs' (stirred, not folded).
Spanish: tortilla (de huevo) - omeletPortuguese (BR): omeletePortuguese (PT): omeleteChinese (Simplified): 煎蛋卷 - 鸡蛋饼Chinese (Traditional): 煎蛋捲 - 蛋餅Hindi: ऑमलेटArabic: عجةBengali: অমলেটRussian: омлетJapanese: オムレツVietnamese: trứng chiên - ốp lếtKorean: 오믈렛Turkish: omletUrdu: آملیٹIndonesian: omelet
Example Sentences
I had an omelet for breakfast.
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She likes her omelet with cheese and ham.
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Can you make an omelet?
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Nothing beats a fluffy omelet on a lazy Sunday morning.
natural
Whenever I’m short on time, I just whip up an omelet for dinner.
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His favorite trick is flipping the omelet without breaking it.
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