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

Examples of crostini in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Put it in a bowl beside crackers, vegetable chips, or crostini for easy dipping and spreading. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2024 Top the crostini with fresh cucumber slices and edible flowers. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024 The popular Cheese Whiz ($7) is no spray cheese; it’s whipped Manchego and Parmesan on crostini. Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 1 Apr. 2024 Order an avocado crostini, halloumi salad, or gluten-free buckwheat pancakes, and recharge with a chai latte made with homemade almond milk. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2023 Gently stir together the ingredients, then serve with celery, crostini, or toast points. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023 Now, bruschetta and crostini are practically interchangeable in America. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023 Keep this easy pickle recipe handy to add a tangy bite to crostini, salads, and more. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2023 Spoon the mushroom mixture onto the crostini and serve. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

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

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