First Known Use: 1847
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pasta
noun pas·ta \ˈpäs-tə also ˈpas-\
: a food made from a mixture of flour, water, and sometimes eggs that is formed into different shapes (such as thin strips, tubes, or shells) and usually boiled
Full Definition of PASTA
1
: paste in processed form (as macaroni) or in the form of fresh dough (as ravioli)
2
: a dish of cooked pasta
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Origin of PASTA
Italian, from Late Latin
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pasta
noun pas·ta \ˈpä-stə\
Definition of PASTA for Kids
1
: a dough of flour, eggs, and water made in different shapes and dried or used fresh
2
: a dish of cooked pasta <She ordered pasta with sauce.>
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