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Definition of ziti

ziti

/ˈziːti/
zi · ti
Plural:ziti
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• noun

1

A type of pasta in the form of medium-sized tubes, traditionally cut straight rather than diagonally, widely used in baked pasta dishes.

Example

"She prepared a large pan of baked ziti layered with marinara sauce, ricotta, and melted mozzarella for the Sunday family dinner."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Though derived from an Italian plural form, 'ziti' is almost exclusively treated as an uncountable mass noun in English syntax.

• Rhymes for ziti

• Nearby Words

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zither
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zizania

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Italian 'ziti', the plural of 'zito' (macaroni). In southern Italian dialects like Neapolitan, 'zito' originally meant 'boy', 'bachelor', or 'bridegroom', as this pasta was traditionally served at wedding banquets.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ziti. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ziti
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