crouton

noun

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

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Grains Instead of an ingredient like croutons, add hearty grains to your salad for a filling component. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2025 Creamy Caesar dressing, cucumber, tomatoes, croutons, and parsley make this simple salad recipe one guests will easily recognize and enjoy. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025 Add 1/2 cup croutons to each plate. Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 6 Aug. 2025 Start with a creative take on the classic Caesar salad, a full head of baby gem lettuce coated with a Parmesan dressing, served with crisp cream cheese balls and sourdough croutons. Constance Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for crouton

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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“Crouton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crouton. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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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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