Spell Bee Word: omelette

Basic Details

Word: Omelette

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A dish made from beaten eggs cooked until firm, often filled with ingredients like cheese, vegetables, or meats.

Synonyms: Egg dish, frittata

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs: This means that you can’t achieve something great without making sacrifices or taking risks. Example: "To succeed in business, you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs, so sometimes you must take bold actions."
2. Like eggs in an omelette: Used to describe things that are mixed together completely. Example: "Their ideas came together like eggs in an omelette, creating a delicious plan for the project."

Usage Examples

Example 1: For breakfast, I like to have an omelette filled with cheese, tomatoes, and spinach.

Example 2: The chef prepared a fluffy omelette that was perfectly cooked and seasoned.

Example 3: I learned how to make a classic French omelette in my cooking class last week.

Fun Fact

Did you know that omelettes are believed to have been made since Ancient Greece? They were then adapted and popularised in many different cultures around the world.

Famous Quote

"That’s the beauty of the omelette – it’s so versatile." Emeril Lagasse

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "omelette" mean?

a) A type of fruit
b) A dish made from cooked eggs
c) A kind of meat
d) A dessert

Answer: b) A dish made from cooked eggs

2. Which of these is a synonym of "omelette"?

a) Salad
b) Frittata
c) Soup
d) Pizza

Answer: b) Frittata

3. Which sentence uses "omelette" correctly?

a) I dropped the omelette when I tripped.
b) The omelette swam in the water.
c) The omelette was delicious and filled with fresh herbs.
d) The omelette plays football every Saturday.

Answer: c) The omelette was delicious and filled with fresh herbs.

4. Which idiom means you must take risks to achieve something?

a) You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs
b) All your eggs in one basket
c) Like cats and dogs
d) A piece of cake

Answer: a) You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs

5. What is the opposite of "omelette"?

a) N/A
b) Bread
c) Cake
d) Fruit

Answer: a) N/A