fettucine

/ ˌfɛtuːˈtʃiːnɪ /

noun

1. a type of pasta in the form of narrow ribbons

Word History and Origins

Origin of fettucine¹

Italian fettuccine , plural of fettuccina , diminutive of fetta slice

Example Sentences

And a digital outdoor poster showed an animation with the slogan: "For fettucine's sake".

From BBC

Three images of pasta covered all but the letter F in "fettucine" before rolling away to reveal the slogan in full.

From BBC

In the case of the fettucine ad, the ASA said the word "fettucine" was not closely linked to the expletive, but that when all but the first letter was concealed in the animation, readers would understand it as alluding to the swear word.

From BBC

It rolls away to the rope, and Jamieson launches his giant fettucine frame after it and flicks the ball sideways away from the cushion.

From The Guardian

She ordered chicken fettucine alfredo, peas and corn, a salad and chocolate cake.

From Los Angeles Times