crudo

noun

cru·​do ˈkrü-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce crudo (audio)
plural crudos
: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

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Grab a craft cocktail and the tuna crudo for the full experience. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025 The tuna crudo offers a burst of flavor with a strawberry aguachile, aromatic basil, and a pepita chili crunch. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Small plates include charcuterie, tuna crudo and salads. Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 As Tinos is also a beloved foodie destination and a farmer’s island, the hotel’s various food and beverage offerings nod to the timeless Cycladic specialities of the island– even down by the beach bar, which will serve a selection of local finger foods and fresh crudos. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for crudo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, raw, from Latin crudus

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crudo was in 2000

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“Crudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crudo. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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