truffle
noun
truf·fle
| \ ˈtrə-fəl
, ˈtrü-\
, ˈtrü-\
Definition of truffle
1a
: the dark or light edible subterranean fruiting body of several European ascomycetous fungi (especially genus Tuber)
also
: any of various similar fruiting bodies of related fungi
b
: a fungus that produces truffles
2
: a candy made of chocolate, butter, sugar, and sometimes liqueur shaped into balls and often coated with cocoa
Examples of truffle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Rightfully famous for its roast chicken for two stuffed with foie gras, black truffle and brioche, the NoMad casino even has slot machines where hitting three little chickens will win you a big jackpot. — Michele Parente, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Everything you need to know about Las Vegas’ latest reinvention, from Eataly to Lady Gaga and the NoMad," 9 Sep. 2019 Chef David Bouley offers three- and seven-course tasting menus at his French fine-dining concept in the Flatiron District, both of which feature a kuzu crisp starter drizzled with aligote and black truffle. — Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, "Antoni Porowski, Bella Twins bring latkes, laughs to USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience in NYC," 8 Sep. 2019 Grapes, rice, wheat, rye, oats, olives, honey, asparagus, walnuts, berries, truffles, mushrooms and many other kinds of vegetables are grown or produced in the region, which is known as Portugal’s breadbasket. — Eric Lipton, New York Times, "A Portugal of Pristine Beaches, Tiny Villages and Little Else," 31 Aug. 2019 The breast meat, anointed with truffle butter, takes its own sous-vide swim and it too is then fried before serving. — Los Angeles Times, "Review: At Bon Temps in Downtown L.A., the brilliant desserts are only the beginning," 29 Aug. 2019 Gilding the lily, Moscatello slips truffle butter under the pasta. — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, "Two choice lunch spots to save you from eating at your desk," 23 Aug. 2019 Options included chocolate truffles and an uninteresting s’mores cake plated with what appeared to be dots of Hershey’s chocolate syrup. — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, "Inconsistent food and service make for a frustrating dining experience at Inner Harbor’s Blackwall Hitch," 15 Aug. 2019 The Burger Bar in San Francisco’s Union Square made waves a few years ago for its Rossini burger made from Australian Wagyu beef, sauteed foie gras and shaved black truffles, which ranged in price but cost as much as $60 at one point. — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "New Silicon Valley restaurant opens with $50 burger," 24 July 2019 Mafaldine, ribbons with crimped edges and just the right heft, are made with toasted farro flour and tossed with mushrooms and truffle butter, layer upon layer of flavor. — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Celebrating simple pleasures at Karen Akunowicz’s restaurant Fox & the Knife," 23 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'truffle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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truffle
noun
English Language Learners Definition of truffle
: a type of fungus that grows under the ground and that is used in cooking
: a kind of chocolate candy with a soft center
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