cannoli

noun

can·​no·​li kə-ˈnō-lē How to pronounce cannoli (audio)
ka-
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a deep-fried tube of pastry filled with sweetened and flavored ricotta cheese

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And the extra chocolate chips in the dip tied everything together, while the cookie added a satisfying chew that the cannoli chips couldn’t quite replicate. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dessert Dip Every game day needs a dip, and this cannoli dip would be the perfect treat to celebrate your team’s touchdown. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 Every game-day table needs a sweet note to end on, and this salted caramel cannoli dip handles it. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 Traditional Italian food will be sold, such as the famous sausage and peppers, zeppole and cannoli. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cannoli

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of cannolo small tube, diminutive of canna

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cannoli was in 1925

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“Cannoli.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cannoli. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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