meatball
Translation
meatball
Examples
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic dish.
Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic dish.
Grammar Patterns
(as a countable noun) a meatball She added one more meatball to her plate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: patty, dumpling, croquette
Etymology
A compound word from 'meat' + 'ball'. It literally means a ball made of meat.
Memory Tips
Picture a round ball of minced meat, often served with spaghetti. The name is very descriptive: a ball of meat.