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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Part of what sets Kimball’s version apart is that fresh bread is used to thicken the soup, and some of it is fried with scallion greens in a skillet for a crisp crouton garnish. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025 Pumpkin seeds can take the place of croutons, which are low in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Jillian Kubala, Health, 14 Oct. 2025 Use them on salads in place of croutons or even as an ice-cream topping. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 13 Oct. 2025 Drizzle with homemade dressing and top with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 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 22 Oct. 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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