calzone

noun

cal·​zone kal-ˈzōn How to pronounce calzone (audio) -ˈzō-nē How to pronounce calzone (audio)
-ˈzō-nā;
käl-ˈzȯ-nā
plural calzone or calzones
: a baked or fried turnover of pizza dough stuffed with various fillings usually including cheese

Examples of calzone in a Sentence

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LaRosa's offers more than 40 menu selections, including pizza, calzones, chicken wings, hoagies and pasta dishes. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024 The menu features all the classics, from brick-oven pizzas and calzones to every type of pasta and fresh bread. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2024 There are also Detroit-style pies, salads, garlic knots and steak calzones. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024 Vegan pies are available, too, as are calzones, salads, ciabatta sandwiches and more. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for calzone 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from calzone (singular of calzoni pants), augmentative of calza stocking, from Medieval Latin calcea, from Latin calceus shoe, from calc-, calx heel

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of calzone was in 1933

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“Calzone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calzone. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

calzone

noun
cal·​zo·​ne kal-ˈzōn How to pronounce calzone (audio) -ˈzō-ˌnē How to pronounce calzone (audio)
-ˈzō-nā;
käl-ˈzȯn-ā
plural calzone or calzones
: a baked or fried turnover of pizza dough with various fillings usually including cheese
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