panettone

noun

pan·​et·​to·​ne ˌpä-nə-ˈtō-nē How to pronounce panettone (audio)
ˌpa-
: a usually yeast-leavened bread containing raisins and candied fruit

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To this end, for the first time the patisserie will host a dedicated event for the unveiling of its Christmas windows in early November, which traditionally marks the moment when customers start queueing to secure their panettone supply in the lead-up to the holidays. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 23 Oct. 2024 Olivieri 1882’s limited-edition San Valentino panettone will ship to you straight from Italy. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Jan. 2024 With the holiday season comes an array of dessert delights—and no Christmas celebration, Italian or otherwise, is complete without the traditional panettone. Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2023 For Paul Giamatti, Christmas just isn't Christmas without a good panettone. Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 25 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for panettone 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from panetto small loaf, diminutive of pane bread, from Latin panis — more at food

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of panettone was in 1841

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“Panettone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panettone. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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