omelette

Definition

A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.

Etymology

First attested in 1611; borrowed from French omelette, which see for further etymology.

Example Sentences

• "He crossed to the window, which looked on to a herb garden, and seated himself on the chintz-covered window-seat and delicately watched the two, who were engaged in eating omelette and salad at a round table near the fire-place."
• "She had never meant to confide in him — certainly not here, eating omelette and cheese sauce — but that look seemed to demand a confidence."
• "She stayed to lunch that day, eating omelette and peas in the kitchen, followed by treacle tart."