ziti

noun

zi·​ti ˈzē-tē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tubular pasta

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Farfalle, lasagna, and ziti can take upwards of 10 minutes. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 Baked ziti is made even better when packed with loads of in-season squash and tomatoes, then topped with fresh mozzarella and basil. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 June 2026 Cavatappi, rotini, ziti, or radiatori would work well instead. — Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026 Pizza still takes center stage, but the restaurant also offers wings (10 bone-in or boneless) and tenders (four to an order), baked ziti, penne alla vodka, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti and meatballs. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 27 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ziti

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of zito, alteration of zita piece of tubular pasta, probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, bride's macaroni

First Known Use

circa 1845, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ziti was circa 1845

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ziti

noun
zi·​ti ˈzēt-ē How to pronounce ziti (audio)
plural ziti
: medium-sized tube-shaped pasta
Etymology

Italian, plural of zito "a piece of tubular pasta," probably short for maccheroni di zita, literally, "bride's macaroni"

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