Macaroni

usgb/ˌmækəˈrəʊni/
noun

A type of pasta in the shape of small tubes.

We had macaroni and cheese for dinner.
Visual representation of "macaroni" - A type of pasta in the shape of small tubes

Often appears as...

  • macaroni and cheese
  • macaroni salad
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Culinary Staple

Macaroni is widely used in dishes, often associated with comfort food like macaroni and cheese.

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Macaroni is a staple in American comfort food.
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Casual Contexts

Typically used in informal settings, referring to everyday types of pasta meals.

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Let's make some macaroni for our picnic.
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Child-Friendly

Often found in children's menus and is a familiar favorite among kids.

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The kids' menu has chicken nuggets and macaroni.
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