macaroni

noun

mac·a·ro·ni ˌma-kə-ˈrō-nē How to pronounce macaroni (audio)

: pasta made from semolina and shaped in the form of slender tubes

plural macaronis or macaronies [Macaroni Club, a group of such Englishmen]

: a member of a class of traveled young Englishmen of the late 18th and early 19th centuries who affected foreign ways

: an affected young man : fop

: macaroni penguin

Did you know?

As you may have suspected, the macaroni in the song "Yankee Doodle" is not the familiar food. The feather in Yankee Doodle's cap apparently makes him a macaroni in the now rare "fop" or "dandy" sense. The sense appears to have originated with a club established in London by a group of young, well-traveled Englishmen in the 1760s. The founders prided themselves on their appearance, sense of style, and manners, and they chose the name Macaroni Club to indicate their worldliness. Because macaroni was, at the time, a new and rather exotic food in England, the name was meant to demonstrate how stylish the club's members were. The members were themselves called macaronis, and eventually macaroni became synonymous with dandy and fop.

Example Sentences

the glitter rock of the 1970s seemed more about mascaraed macaronis than about music

Recent Examples on the Web Gather just five ingredients and your slow cooker to make this easy macaroni and cheese recipe.

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 The dressing is thicker than thick, like the béchamel base of a really good macaroni and cheese, only cold.

Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 On Sunday, the Simply Giada star's 14-year-old daughter decided to treat her mom to a gourmet macaroni and cheese meal in honor of Mother's Day.

Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 9 May 2022 The eatery has been in the park for several years, but this item is new: Melt serves up its signature macaroni and cheese with optional Montgomery Inn pulled pork and bacon.

cleveland, 11 May 2022 The creamy macaroni comes doused in a cheesy sauce, with a side of steamed broccoli ($9).

oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022 This macaroni and cheese casserole is of the sliceable type, made with eggs, milk and a generous amount of sharp cheddar cheese.

USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022 The signature fusion dish at Nice Day Chinese, mapo macaroni and cheese.

NBC News, 23 Mar. 2022 Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package for al dente.

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from regional Italian, plural of macarone (Tuscan maccherone) "tubular pasta," earlier also "stuffed pasta of various shapes," probably borrowed from Middle Greek makarṓneia "funeral hymn," later with the presumed meaning "food served at a funeral banquet" (whence Modern Greek dialect makarōniá in this sense), of uncertain origin

Note: Though the Greek origin of Italian macaroni appears likely, many details are unclear. It has been speculated that the word makarṓneia is a blend of makários "blessed" and aiṓnios "eternal" (words perhaps coupled in funeral orations and memorial services), though this etymology is quite tenuous. The development of the food sense is also difficult to explain—perhaps it has developed through association with Greek makaría "dish of broth and barley groats," an apparently ancient word of uncertain origin attested only in the work of the Greek lexicographer Hesychius (5th-6th century a.d.).

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	macaroni
释义	macaroni noun mac·a·ro·ni ˌma-kə-ˈrō-nē 1 : pasta made from semolina and shaped in the form of slender tubes 2 plural macaronis or macaronies [Macaroni Club, a group of such Englishmen] a : a member of a class of traveled young Englishmen of the late 18th and early 19th centuries who affected foreign ways b : an affected young man : fop 3 : macaroni penguin Did you know? As you may have suspected, the macaroni in the song "Yankee Doodle" is not the familiar food. The feather in Yankee Doodle's cap apparently makes him a macaroni in the now rare "fop" or "dandy" sense. The sense appears to have originated with a club established in London by a group of young, well-traveled Englishmen in the 1760s. The founders prided themselves on their appearance, sense of style, and manners, and they chose the name Macaroni Club to indicate their worldliness. Because macaroni was, at the time, a new and rather exotic food in England, the name was meant to demonstrate how stylish the club's members were. The members were themselves called macaronis, and eventually macaroni became synonymous with dandy and fop. Synonyms beau Beau Brummell buck dandy dude fop gallant jay lounge lizard pretty boy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the glitter rock of the 1970s seemed more about mascaraed macaronis than about music Recent Examples on the Web Gather just five ingredients and your slow cooker to make this easy macaroni and cheese recipe. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2022 The dressing is thicker than thick, like the béchamel base of a really good macaroni and cheese, only cold. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 On Sunday, the Simply Giada star's 14-year-old daughter decided to treat her mom to a gourmet macaroni and cheese meal in honor of Mother's Day. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE.com, 9 May 2022 The eatery has been in the park for several years, but this item is new: Melt serves up its signature macaroni and cheese with optional Montgomery Inn pulled pork and bacon. cleveland, 11 May 2022 The creamy macaroni comes doused in a cheesy sauce, with a side of steamed broccoli ($9). oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2022 This macaroni and cheese casserole is of the sliceable type, made with eggs, milk and a generous amount of sharp cheddar cheese. USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2022 The signature fusion dish at Nice Day Chinese, mapo macaroni and cheese. NBC News, 23 Mar. 2022 Cook the macaroni according to the directions on the package for al dente. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from regional Italian, plural of macarone (Tuscan maccherone) "tubular pasta," earlier also "stuffed pasta of various shapes," probably borrowed from Middle Greek makarṓneia "funeral hymn," later with the presumed meaning "food served at a funeral banquet" (whence Modern Greek dialect makarōniá in this sense), of uncertain origin Note: Though the Greek origin of Italian macaroni appears likely, many details are unclear. It has been speculated that the word makarṓneia is a blend of makários "blessed" and aiṓnios "eternal" (words perhaps coupled in funeral orations and memorial services), though this etymology is quite tenuous. The development of the food sense is also difficult to explain—perhaps it has developed through association with Greek makaría "dish of broth and barley groats," an apparently ancient word of uncertain origin attested only in the work of the Greek lexicographer Hesychius (5th-6th century a.d.). First Known Use 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing macaroni macaroni and cheese macaroni penguin macaroni cheese macaroni and cheese macaroni penguin macaroni cheese Kids Definition macaroni noun mac·a·ro·ni ˌma-kə-ˈrō-nē : pasta in the shape of little curved tubes macaroni noun as in beau a man extremely interested in his clothing and personal appearance the glitter rock of the 1970s seemed more about mascaraed macaronis than about music Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beau dude fop dandy jay pretty boy gallant lounge lizard Beau Brummell popinjay coxcomb exquisite blade dasher clotheshorse buck cavalier swell fancy Dan Antonyms & Near Antonyms slob sloven
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macaroni

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