Definition

A type of pasta dish made with a creamy sauce that includes eggs, bacon or ham, cheese, and spices.

Example

I love to eat carbonara for dinner because it's so rich and delicious.

Conversation

Have you ever tried making carbonara at home?

Yeah, I made it last week, and it turned out great!

I love carbonara, especially with lots of cheese.

Same here! It's such a comforting dish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbonara is derived from the Italian word 'carbonaro', meaning charcoal burner. The suffix '-ara' indicates a dish or preparation. Thus, carbonara refers to a dish associated with charcoal burners, traditionally made with ingredients like eggs, cheese, and pancetta.

Memory Tip

Think of 'charcoal burner' ('carbonaro') to remember that carbonara is a dish linked to those who worked with charcoal.

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