carbonara

car·bo·na·ra

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buh-nahr-uh; Italian kahr-baw-nah-rah]
- /ˌkɑr bəˈnɑr ə; Italian ˌkɑr bɔˈnɑ rɑ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buh-nahr-uh; Italian kahr-baw-nah-rah]
- /ˌkɑr bəˈnɑr ə; Italian ˌkɑr bɔˈnɑ rɑ/

Definitions of carbonara word

noun carbonara a sauce, containing cream, bacon, cheese and egg, that is usually served with pasta 3
adjective carbonara designating pasta that is mixed, immediately after boiling, with a sauce of sautéed bacon and onions, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and beaten eggs 3
noun carbonara a sauce or dressing for spaghetti, usually containing minced prosciutto or pancetta, egg yolks, and grated cheese. 1
noun carbonara Denoting a pasta sauce made with bacon or ham, egg, and cream. 1
noun carbonara A thick pasta sauce, usually made with eggs, cheese, and bacon. 0
noun carbonara A spaghetti dish made using such a sauce. 0

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Origin of carbonara

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

1960-65; < dialectal Italian (alla) carbonara literally, in the manner of the charcoal pit (compare Late Latin carbonaria brazier; see Carbonari); perhaps in reference to the use of leftover grilled meat in the sauce

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Parts of speech for Carbonara

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carbonara popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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