bruschetta

noun bru·schet·ta \ brü-ˈshe-tə , -ˈske- \

Updated on: 21 Apr 2018

Definition of bruschetta

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

Recent Examples of bruschetta from the Web

Weeks were spent sourcing the ideal sourdough loaf for its bruschetta (Kraftsmen Baking got the nod); the mozzarella comes from a vendor in Los Angeles; and produce is locally sourced.

— greg morago, Houston Chronicle, "First look at Postino Wine Cafe, opening April 11 at Heights Mercantile," 6 Apr. 2018
Pubblico Italian Eatery Start off your meal with bruschetta or an antipasto board at this restaurant, which took over the former Okra space at Crown on 7th in central Phoenix.

— jennifer mcclellan, azcentral, "New restaurants in Phoenix in March: 37 openings in a month may set a record," 2 Apr. 2018
The bruschetta topping gets dished up with an adjacent pile of crostini rounds, made from Acme Bakeshop focaccia bread.

— james patrick kelly, idahostatesman, "Caffe Luciano’s a welcomed addition to Garden City | Idaho Statesman," 22 Mar. 2018
Husband-and-wife duo Gabrielle Corcos and Debi Mazar share dishes, like this warm bruschetta, in Super Tuscan.

— debi mazar and gabriele corcos, Good Housekeeping, "Bruschetta with Mushrooms and Fontina," 30 Oct. 2017
Max and Emme recently celebrated their 10th birthday with a blowout bash at Sugar Factory American Brasserie Las Vegas, where over 30 guests feasted on salad, steak, salmon, chicken and waffles, macaroni pops and bruschetta.

— jen juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Celebrate the Weekend with Their Kids During School Carpool," 16 Mar. 2018
Read on to find out how to make roasted tomato jam for easy party bruschetta, 7-ingredient shortcut Tikka Masala sauce, and more ideas equally well-suited for a weeknight as a dinner party.

— alyse whitney, Bon Appetit, "How 6 Chefs Doctor Up Canned Tomatoes," 14 Mar. 2018
There's a selection of bruschetta, one piece of topped, grilled bread per order.

— polly campbell, Cincinnati.com, "Via Vite: The restaurant that does it all," 19 Jan. 2018
Dishes include antipasti bruschetta, lobster and shrimp scampi and bistecca BRIO.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Treat your Valentine to a special meal," 31 Jan. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of bruschetta

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

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First Known Use: 1954

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