omelette
word
Definition
An omelette is a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a pan, usually folded around a filling like cheese, vegetables, or meat.
Usage & Nuances
Spelling varies: 'omelette' (British), 'omelet' (American). Common in both casual and restaurant menus. Pairs with 'make', 'cook', and with ingredients (e.g., 'cheese omelette'). Distinct from 'scrambled eggs' (eggs mixed, not folded).
Spanish: tortilla (de huevo) - omeletPortuguese (BR): omeletePortuguese (PT): omeleteChinese (Simplified): 煎蛋卷Chinese (Traditional): 煎蛋捲Hindi: ऑमलेटArabic: عجةBengali: অমলেটRussian: омлетJapanese: オムレツVietnamese: trứng trángKorean: 오믈렛Turkish: omletUrdu: آملیٹIndonesian: omelet
Example Sentences
Can you add mushrooms to my omelette?
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I had an omelette for breakfast.
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She can make a perfect cheese omelette.
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The cook flipped the omelette in the pan.
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That was the fluffiest omelette I've ever tasted!
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If you're in a rush, an omelette makes a quick meal.
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