gnocchi

[nyoh-kee, no-, noh-, nyawk-kee] / ˈnjoʊ ki, ˈnɒ-, ˈnoʊ-, ˈnyɔk ki /

NOUN

pasta

Synonyms

STRONGEST

linguine macaroni ravioli spaghetti tortellini

STRONG

fettuccini lasagna manicotti orzo rigatoni shells vermicelli ziti

Example Sentences

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Fold in the gnocchi and meatballs so every bite gets slicked in the sauce.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

I now make a mean chicken and gnocchi soup.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

I tend to always get their spinach gnocchi bolognese, as part of the arrangement on the table.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

The menus change but they always have it or regular gnocchi.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

After green garlic gnocchi with red mustard leaves, the waiter said, “Dessert next. More stars first?”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green