bruschetta

noun

bru·​schet·​ta brü-ˈshe-tə  -ˈske- 

: thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer

Examples of bruschetta in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Enjoy with bruschetta or a straightforward spaghetti pomodoro. —Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

Infuse wild garlic into olive oil and brush it onto bruschetta or avocado toast; use it to make hummus. —Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025

The preview for Meghan's new series shows closeups of several homemade confections, from intricate ice cubes in a glass to frosted doughnuts and bruschetta appetizers artfully crafted to resemble ladybugs — a whimsical treat that has been a hit on Pinterest and TikTok. —Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025

Expect dishes like goat cheese bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, wild mushroom risotto and spiced lamb flatbread. —Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 7 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Tuscany), from bruscare to toast, burn, probably from Vulgar Latin *brusicare, frequentative of *brusare, *brusiare to burn

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bruschetta

• beretta
• vendetta
• betta
• keta
• setae
• henrietta
• operetta
• typothetae
• periplaneta