ciabatta

noun

cia·​bat·​ta chə-ˈbä-tə 

: a flat oblong bread having a moist interior and a crispy crust

Examples of ciabatta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Country bread, sourdough, ciabatta, and crusty baguettes are all dependable choices. — Lillian Syme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026

Pair these with a toasted sandwich, like the house fave White Pepper (turkey, avocado, roasted red pepper, onion, and provolone on ciabatta). — Kristin Hagenson, Midwest Living, 22 July 2026

They’re scattered over airy slices of ciabatta slicked with mayo. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

The burrata comes with Thai basil pesto and warm za’atar ciabatta. — Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, slipper

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ciabatta

• agata
• bharata
• cantata
• costata
• ephrata
• errata
• falcata
• mahratta
• regatta
• serrata
• sonata
• stigmata