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

Steak skewers, salmon sashimi, and bruschetta on Japanese milk bread made steady rounds as martinis, Old Fashioneds, margaritas, and Champagne kept the crowd well supplied. —Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026

Pauley, with his accordion, and his daughter and son as co-managers made for a delightful atmosphere, The charcuterie and bruschetta were superb preparations for any of the excellent entrees. —Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026

Add a kick to the appetizer spread with these sweet and fiery pepper bruschettas. —Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026

Pizza and a bruschetta board buffet are included with admission, plus attendees will get a free ticket for a beer or wine. —Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026

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