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Definition of omelet

omelet

/ˈɑːm.lət/
(UK: omelette)
om · e · let
Plural:omelets
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omelet Lexical Profile

omelet Game Scores & Validity

• 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.

• Rhymes for omelet

• Nearby Words

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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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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