crouton

noun

crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of toasted or crisply fried bread

Examples of crouton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Look no further than this super easy panzanella; this take on the classic Tuscan bread salad uses kale, homemade croutons, fresh strawberries, and rotisserie chicken for easy protein. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2024 Try the dubious-looking but magical house dressing, and be sure to dip your salad’s oversized croutons into it for good measure. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024 Store the baked croutons in an airtight container, whether at room temperature or frozen. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023 There's no better excuse to make a salad than having delicious croutons at the ready. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023 Serve with a lemon garnish, croutons, or a sprig of fresh dill. The Courier-Journal, 16 Jan. 2024 Serve the hot soup in bowls and serve the croutons in a separate bowl so people can help themselves. The Week Uk, theweek, 29 Jan. 2024 Remove from skillet and sprinkle with salt. To serve, dip croutons in wine sauce, then coat in parsley. Adriene Rathbun, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024 Baste with wine sauce, sprinkle with parsley and serve with croutons on top. Adriene Rathbun, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

French croûton, diminutive of croûte crust, from Middle French crouste, from Old French, from Latin crusta

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crouton was in 1806

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Cite this Entry

“Crouton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crouton. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

crouton

noun
crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of bread toasted or fried crisp

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