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Definition of risotto

risotto

/rɪˈzɔː.toʊ/
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Plural:risottos
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risotto Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A traditional Italian dish made by cooking short-grain starchy rice (such as Arborio or Carnaroli) in a broth until it reaches a creamy consistency, typically flavored with cheese, butter, wine, and various other ingredients like mushrooms, vegetables, or seafood.

Example

"For dinner, the chef prepared a rich mushroom risotto garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of truffle oil."

• Rhymes for risotto

• Nearby Words

rio de la plata
rio grande
rioni
risotto
river birch
river cooter
river jack

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'risotto', meaning 'little rice', formed by combining 'riso' (rice) with the diminutive suffix '-otto'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Risotto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/risotto
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