pasta

[pah-stuh, pas-tuh] / ˈpɑ stə, ˈpæs tə /

NOUN

noodles

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gnocchi linguine macaroni ravioli spaghetti tortellini

STRONG

fettuccini lasagna manicotti orzo rigatoni shells vermicelli ziti

Example Sentences

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"If you just need to grate some cheese over pasta, there are alternatives," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

My freezer has become a small parking lot of deli tubs filled with extra pasta sauces and sides from New Year’s.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Sass Café for Asian food, Avenue 31 for pasta and Sass Café on weekends for the nightlife vibe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Debbie said she used to get bread and pasta on prescription but "they weren't great, so we now just buy them ourselves".

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

At her feet is a mushy, soggy, squidgy puddle of pasta.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein