Cool MateMeaning of Cannoli
A sweet Italian pastry consisting of a tube-shaped shell filled with ricotta cheese and sugar.
In simple words: A type of Italian pastry filled with sweet cream.
Cannoli in a sentence
- I enjoyed a delicious cannoli at the Italian restaurant.
- My grandmother makes the best homemade cannoli for special occasions.
- The cannoli were filled with creamy ricotta and chocolate chips.
- After dinner, we decided to share a cannoli as a treat.
- He took a bite of his cannoli and smiled with delight.
How to use Cannoli
Generally used in food contexts. Commonly found in Italian cuisine. Not suitable for formal writing or academic contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a 'cannon' filled with 'cream'—cannon-oli.
Related words
Collocations with Cannoli
- dessert cannoli
- chocolate cannoli
- ricotta-filled cannoli
Common mistakes with Cannoli
- Confused with 'cannelloni', which is a type of pasta.
- Mispronouncing as 'canno-li' instead of 'can-oh-lee'.
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Frequently asked questions about Cannoli
What does Cannoli mean?
A type of Italian pastry filled with sweet cream.
What is the definition of Cannoli?
A sweet Italian pastry consisting of a tube-shaped shell filled with ricotta cheese and sugar.
How do you use Cannoli in a sentence?
I enjoyed a delicious cannoli at the Italian restaurant.
Can you give another example of Cannoli?
My grandmother makes the best homemade cannoli for special occasions.
What are synonyms for Cannoli?
Common alternatives include pastry, dessert, sweet.
What words go with Cannoli?
It commonly pairs with dessert cannoli, chocolate cannoli, ricotta-filled cannoli.
What are common mistakes when using Cannoli?
Confused with 'cannelloni', which is a type of pasta. Mispronouncing as 'canno-li' instead of 'can-oh-lee'.
How do you pronounce Cannoli?
US: //kæˈnoʊli//, UK: //kæˈnəʊli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Cannoli?
Generally used in food contexts. Commonly found in Italian cuisine. Not suitable for formal writing or academic contexts.