crostini

plural noun

cros·​ti·​ni krȯ-ˈstē-nē How to pronounce crostini (audio)
: small slices of usually toasted bread topped with a spread or other food

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The dressing is then mixed with large wedges of romaine lettuce, more cheese and a crostini. Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024 They can also be enjoyed raw as an addition to yogurt bowls, oatmeal, salads, sandwiches or a crostini, Cording said. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 28 Oct. 2024 Choose an appetizer of soup, crab cake, coconut shrimp or peach bruschetta with goat cheese on crostini or in a salad. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2024 Make your selection in store, then grab some potato chips, crostini or bilinis, and creme fraiche to pair with to the salty treat. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for crostini 

Word History

Etymology

Italian, plural of crostino, from crosta crust, rind, from Latin crusta shell, crust — more at crust

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crostini was in 1945

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

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