bruschetta

noun

bru·​schet·​ta brü-ˈshe-tə How to pronounce bruschetta (audio) -ˈske- How to pronounce bruschetta (audio)
: thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer

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Menu options include Tuscan cuisine like lasagna, spaghetti, risotto, gnocchi, pizza, caprese salad and bruschetta. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024 Try making a batch and serving them with bruschetta dip and burrata cheese—yum! Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024 During Wine Down Wednesdays, expect pairing deals like a bottle of wine and a loaded bruschetta plate. Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024 But customers also will find charcuterie boards, cheese boards, bruschetta, baguettes, crudite and even coffee espresso drinks on the menu. Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bruschetta 

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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“Bruschetta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruschetta. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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