calzone
/kalˈt͡so.ne/masculine
The Italian word calzone means a baked Italian turnover.
calzone is a masculine noun.
Meaning: baked Italian turnover (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term comes from the Italian word for trouser or pant, which refers to the folded shape of the dough.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /kalˈtso.ne/.
Did you know?
- The word calzone is built from calza, meaning 'sock', and the suffix -one, which makes a word larger.
- In Italy, a calzone is often served as a 'calzone fritto', which is deep-fried rather than baked in an oven.
- Depending on the region of Italy, a calzone may be filled with savory ingredients or sweet ricotta and sugar.
Examples in context
- Questo calzone è molto caldo.This calzone is very hot.
- Hai ordinato un calzone con i funghi?Did you order a mushroom calzone?
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are ordering food at a pizzeria.
- GiuliaMatteo, cosa vuoi mangiare stasera?Matteo, what do you want to eat tonight?
- MatteoHo voglia di un calzone ripieno.I feel like having a stuffed calzone.
- GiuliaOttima idea, prendiamo un calzone insieme.Great idea, let's share a calzone.
- MatteoPerfetto, ordiniamo subito!Perfect, let's order right away!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calzone” translations and entries calzone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries calzone, CC BY-SA 4.0.
