omelet
noun
om·e·let ˈäm-lət 
ˈä-mə-
variants or omelette
: beaten eggs cooked without stirring until set and served folded in half
Her omelet had a filling of cheese, peppers, and meat.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web As a reward, the dog was given a mouthful of truffle omelet left over from breakfast. 
Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 Take the main character who subsists solely on dips, a mysterious lunch meeting at the (fictional) Pickle Diner, a poignant arc involving an omelet and a relationship in need of repair, and the chicken wrap sponsor for the show’s eponymous podcast. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2022 Who better than Jacques Pépin to teach us how to make a classic French omelet? New York Times, 6 May 2022 In this new episode the contestants learn about Julia Child’s career in television, and take on challenges inspired by her show, including making a perfect French omelet and a dessert. Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2022 Making an omelet on a weekday is no longer an impossible task, thanks to this quicker version of the comforting, hearty dish, encapsulated in a cute little jar. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 But Li and others think embodied AI could power a major shift from machines learning straightforward abilities, like recognizing images, to learning how to perform complex humanlike tasks with multiple steps, such as making an omelet. Quanta Magazine, 24 June 2022 An omelet on the flatgrill at Bishop's 4th Street Diner in Newport, where the prices haven't changed. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 Merchant journeyed to Connecticut to visit the star, and Walken sealed the deal by cooking him an omelet. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 See More
Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2022 Take the main character who subsists solely on dips, a mysterious lunch meeting at the (fictional) Pickle Diner, a poignant arc involving an omelet and a relationship in need of repair, and the chicken wrap sponsor for the show’s eponymous podcast. Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2022 Who better than Jacques Pépin to teach us how to make a classic French omelet? New York Times, 6 May 2022 In this new episode the contestants learn about Julia Child’s career in television, and take on challenges inspired by her show, including making a perfect French omelet and a dessert. Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2022 Making an omelet on a weekday is no longer an impossible task, thanks to this quicker version of the comforting, hearty dish, encapsulated in a cute little jar. Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 But Li and others think embodied AI could power a major shift from machines learning straightforward abilities, like recognizing images, to learning how to perform complex humanlike tasks with multiple steps, such as making an omelet. Quanta Magazine, 24 June 2022 An omelet on the flatgrill at Bishop's 4th Street Diner in Newport, where the prices haven't changed. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 Merchant journeyed to Connecticut to visit the star, and Walken sealed the deal by cooking him an omelet. Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
French omelette, alteration of Middle French amelette, alemette, alteration of alemelle thin plate, ultimately from Latin lamella, diminutive of lamina
First Known Use
circa 1611, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing omelet
Kids Definition
omelet
noun
om·e·let
variants or omelette
ˈäm-lət,
ˈä-mə-lət
: beaten eggs cooked without stirring until firm and folded in half often with a filling