crouton

noun

crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän 

krü-ˈtän

: a small cube of toasted or crisply fried bread

Examples of crouton in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Finish with Parmigiano-Reggiano and the everything bagel croutons. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Or use it in place of croutons by seasoning it and stir-frying. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Chop it up for homemade croutons, grind it into breadcrumbs, or transform slices into garlic bread or French toast. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Grilled croutons add toasty flavor and texture, while ripe tomatoes, crisp fresh corn, quick-pickled red onions and a bright basil vinaigrette bring everything together. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for crouton

• bouton
• withouten

Kids Definition

crouton

noun

crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän 

krü-ˈtän

: a small cube of bread toasted or fried crisp