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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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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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calzone. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calzone
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