Macaroni/ˌmækəˈrəʊni/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Culinary Staple Macaroni is widely used in dishes, often associated with comfort food like macaroni and cheese. Macaroni is a staple in American comfort food. Pro Tip 2/3Casual Contexts Typically used in informal settings, referring to everyday types of pasta meals. Let's make some macaroni for our picnic. Pro Tip 3/3Child-Friendly Often found in children's menus and is a familiar favorite among kids. The kids' menu has chicken nuggets and macaroni.