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tufoli

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //tʌˈfoʊli//

KK: /tuh-foh-lee/

noun
Definition

A type of large, tube-shaped pasta that is often used in various Italian dishes.


Example

I made a delicious baked dish with tufoli and cheese.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried making tufoli?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but I've heard it's really good!
Sloth A
It's a type of pasta that's fun to cook with.
Sloth B
I should definitely give tufoli a try sometime!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
pasta
noodle
macaroni
Antonyms
sauce
meat
vegetable
Root Explanation

The word 'tufoli' originates from Italian, meaning 'tufts' or 'clumps'.

Memory Tip

Think of 'tufts' to remember that 'tufoli' refers to small clumps or bunches.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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