ciabatta

noun

cia·​bat·​ta chə-ˈbä-tə How to pronounce ciabatta (audio)
: a flat oblong bread having a moist interior and a crispy crust

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Enjoy Spanish classics like pan con tomate (ciabatta tomato bread), gambas al ajillo (Spanish garlic shrimp), and mini Spanish sandwiches. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Toast one slice of ciabatta bread and spread with mayonnaise. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Nov. 2024 Top choices include ciabatta primavera ($14) and fregola e carciofi salad ($24). Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Sep. 2024 Vegan pies are available, too, as are calzones, salads, ciabatta sandwiches and more. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for ciabatta 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, slipper

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ciabatta was in 1985

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“Ciabatta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ciabatta. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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