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Definition of calzone

calzone

/kælˈzoʊn/
cal · zone
Plural:calzones
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• noun

1

A baked Italian turnover made of pizza dough folded over a filling, typically containing cheese, meat, and vegetables.

Example

"We ordered a pepperoni and ricotta calzone from the local pizzeria for dinner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with a stromboli; however, a calzone is traditionally folded into a half-moon shape before baking, whereas a stromboli is typically rolled into a cylindrical shape.

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• Nearby Words

calx
calylophus
calyx
calzone
camas
camassia
cambodia

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'calzone', literally meaning 'trouser leg' or 'baggy pant', derived from 'calza' (stocking), possibly alluding to its stuffed or folded nature.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calzone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calzone
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