English · Food & Drink
omelet
/ˈɒm.lɪt/
[/ˈɒm.lɪt/]
folded cooked eggs
Beginnernoun
Definition
An omelet is a dish of beaten eggs cooked in a pan, often folded around a filling.
Example
He whisked three eggs and made a cheese omelet for a quick and satisfying breakfast.
He whisked three eggs and made a cheese omelet for a quick and satisfying breakfast.
Etymology
From French 'omelette', an alteration of 'alemette', from Latin 'lamella' (thin plate).
How & Where It’s Used
A simple egg dish; spelled 'omelette' in British English.