Meaning & use

omelet

noun·Everyday

A dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a pan, often folded around a filling.

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He made a cheese omelet for breakfast before heading to work.

The chef flipped the omelet perfectly without breaking it.

A note on using this word

"Omlete" is a common misspelling; the standard spelling is "omelet" (American English) or "omelette" (British English).

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