Definition

A kind of pasta that is shaped like a spiral or corkscrew.

Example

I made a delicious salad with rotini and vegetables.

Conversation

I made a delicious pasta dish last night with rotini.

That sounds amazing! What sauce did you use?

I went with a homemade tomato sauce that really complemented the rotini.

Yum, I love a good tomato sauce with pasta!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rotini comes from Italian 'rotini', which is a diminutive form of 'roto' (meaning round or twisted). The word refers to a type of pasta that is shaped like a small spiral or twist.

Memory Tip

Picture small twisted shapes when you think of rotini, as it comes from the Italian word for 'twisted'.

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