crudo

noun

cru·​do ˈkrü-(ˌ)dō 

plural crudos

: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

Examples of crudo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bluefin tuna crudo is gently pounded and spread with a Peruvian-leaning tomato tear, lemon threads and olive oil. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Local menus are currently stacked with sweet and savory tributes to peaches, ranging from heirloom salads and crudos to inventive desserts and cocktails. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Our meal at Judith began with a tartine of lemon-scented mascarpone topped with roasted Alabama peaches and a crudo of raw marinated red snapper flavored with green apple, fennel, and mint. — Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Sea bass crudo is a refreshing start, the succulent slices of fish interspersed with fresh mango and bits of teardrop pepper. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Italian, raw, from Latin crudus

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for crudo

• pseudo
• escudo
• testudo