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Omelet vs. Omelette

Omelet

/ˈɑːmlət/

A dish made by frying beaten eggs, often with added ingredients like cheese or vegetables

Examples:

I hate omelet with cheese.

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This word has no antonyms

Omelette

/ˈɒmlət/

A dish of beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan; often mixed or filled with other ingredients like cheese, vegetables, or meat.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

Omelet is the American English spelling, while omelette is the British English and French spelling.
If youre reading or writing for an American audience, use omelet. For a British or international audience, omelette' is preferred.
Remember that the extra te at the end aligns with the British tendency to have longer spellings, like in colour vs. color.

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