Macaroni Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌmækɝˈoʊni/

ma-kuh-ROH-nee

UK

/mˌækɐɹˈəʊni/

ma-kuh-ROH-nee

Definition

A type of pasta shaped like short, hollow tubes, often used in dishes like macaroni and cheese.

Usage & Nuances

'Macaroni' refers specifically to the tube-shaped pasta, not all pasta types. Common in American and British cuisine, especially in 'macaroni and cheese'. Less often used to describe pasta dishes in general.

• Spanish: macarrones
• Portuguese (BR): macarrão
• Portuguese (PT): macarrão
• Chinese (Simplified): 通心粉
• Chinese (Traditional): 通心粉
• Hindi: मकारोनी
• Arabic: معكرونة (أصابع)
• Bengali: ম্যাক্যারনি
• Russian: макароны (макарони)
• Japanese: マカロニ
• Vietnamese: mì ống (macaroni)
• Korean: 마카로니
• Turkish: makarna (makarna türü: makarna)
• Urdu: میکرونی
• Indonesian: makaroni

Example Sentences

I like to eat macaroni with tomato sauce.

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She cooked macaroni for lunch yesterday.

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Children love macaroni and cheese.

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Can you pick up some macaroni at the store?

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My grandma has the best homemade macaroni recipe.

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We ran out of macaroni, so I used penne instead.

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