orzo

noun

or·​zo ˈȯrd-(ˌ)zō How to pronounce orzo (audio)
: rice-shaped pasta

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This traditional Greek chicken soup made with egg, lemon, and orzo tastes rich and velvety, but also bright and refreshing thanks to lemon juice. Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026 Cook, stirring every few minutes, until the mixture thickens and the orzo is tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Crumble half of the Boursin cheese into the broth mixture, then add the orzo and stir gently to combine. Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 It would be lovely served alongside a salad with feta, an orzo salad, roasted potatoes, or pita. Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for orzo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, barley, from Latin hordeum — more at orgeat

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orzo was in 1917

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“Orzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orzo. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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