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Definition of omelet

omelet

/ˈɑːm.lət/
(UK: omelette)
om · e · let
Plural:omelets
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• noun

1

American A dish made from beaten eggs quickly cooked with butter or oil in a frying pan, often folded over a filling such as cheese, vegetables, or meat.

Example

"He whipped up a quick mushroom and Swiss cheese omelet for breakfast before heading to the office."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Omelet" is the standard spelling in American English, whereas "omelette" is the preferred spelling in British, Canadian, and Australian English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the early 17th century from the French "omelette", which is an alteration of "amelette". This earlier form came from "alemelle" (knife blade), ultimately derived from the Latin "lamella" (thin plate), referencing the flat, thin shape of the cooked eggs.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Omelet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/omelet
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