bruschetta

noun

bru·schet·ta brü-ˈshe-tə

-ˈske-

: thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer

Examples of bruschetta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The menu is a little fancier than in other parts of the stadium, with blackberry bruschetta, cheese fondue and shrimp cocktail among the items. —

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2024 The brothers behind Gadzooks are planning to turn historic Phoenix firehouse into eating house 32 Shea Get a bonus hour to get happy with food and drink deals through Sept. 2. Find $4.50 bruschetta, $6 hummus, $6 creamy artichoke and spinach dip, $7 sliders and $3 off select cocktails. —

Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024 The mushroom bruschetta appetizer was a great prelude to the mushroom pappardelle and the just-right fish and chips. —

George Varga, Twin Cities, 21 May 2024 Specials include a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $25 on Mondays and Tuesdays. —

Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bruschetta

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Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Tuscany), from bruscare to toast, burn, probably from Vulgar Latin *brusicare, frequentative of *brusare, *brusiare to burn

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of bruschetta was in 1954

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