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Definition of panini

panini

/pəˈniːni/
pa · ni · ni
Plural:paninis
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• noun

1

A sandwich made with Italian bread, such as ciabatta or focaccia, typically filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables and served warm after being grilled or pressed.

Example

"For lunch, she ordered a warm mozzarella, tomato, and pesto panini with a side salad."

Word Nuance & Usage

In Italian, 'panini' is the plural of the singular 'panino' (meaning a small bread roll); however, in English, 'panini' is standardly used as a singular noun with the regular plural 'paninis'.

• Rhymes for panini

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'panini', the plural of 'panino' (a small bread roll), which is a diminutive of 'pane' (bread), ultimately from Latin 'panis'.

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