spaghetti

word

/spəˈɡɛti/
spuh-GE-dee
/spɐɡˈɛti/
spuh-GE-tee

Definition

Spaghetti is a type of long, thin pasta. It is usually cooked and eaten with a sauce, such as tomato sauce, meat sauce, or garlic and oil.

Usage & Nuances

Usually an uncountable food word in everyday English: 'We had spaghetti for dinner.' To talk about one strand, say 'a strand of spaghetti.' Common combinations include 'spaghetti with tomato sauce,' 'spaghetti bolognese,' and 'spaghetti and meatballs.'

Example Sentences

She is cooking spaghetti with tomato sauce.

basic

I ate spaghetti for lunch.

basic

The kids like spaghetti and meatballs.

basic

Whenever I don't know what to make, I just throw together some spaghetti.

natural

This spaghetti is good, but it needs a little more salt.

natural

We ended up having spaghetti at home instead of going out.

natural