Definition

A type of pasta that is long and thin, often served with various sauces.

Example

I love to eat spaghetti with marinara sauce.

Conversation

I made some delicious spaghetti for dinner last night.

That sounds amazing! How did you make it?

I used a simple recipe with fresh tomatoes and basil to sauce the spaghetti.

I love that! I need to try making it myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spaghetti originates from Italian 'spaghetto', which is a diminutive form of 'spago' (meaning string or twine). The word refers to the long, thin shape of the pasta, resembling a string.

Memory Tip

Imagine a long, thin 'string' ('spago') of pasta when you think of spaghetti.

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