crudo

noun

cru·​do ˈkrü-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce crudo (audio)
plural crudos
: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

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The Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant got its start in Winston-Salem, offering dishes such as lomo saltado, sushi, crudo and more. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026 The raw bar, Ramos’ favorite part of the menu, still exists, offering oysters, crudos and lobster tacos. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026 There’s a daily selection of oysters and a variety of crudos. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026 One friend wants bao, another wants crudo and somebody else wants pizza, because that’s the right answer. Eric Barton, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crudo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, raw, from Latin crudus

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crudo was in 2000

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“Crudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crudo. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.

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