prosciutto

noun

pro·​sciut·​to prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō 

plural prosciutti prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē  or prosciuttos

: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin

Examples of prosciutto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, sauté prosciutto with the remaining extra virgin olive oil until crispy and set aside. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025

The Cap, for example, features two eggs, green onion and pecorino with herbs and olive oil ($19 for a 12″) while the Pig and Cow offers prosciutto, burrata, arugula, grated parmesan, and balsamic drizzle with olive oil and cracked pepper ($17 for a 12″ and $20 for a 16″). —John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 12 Mar. 2025

Order prosciutto and crispy artichokes for the table, topped off with a glass from their extensive American and European wine list. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

But his preference is a margherita pizza — with prosciutto. —Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, alteration of presciutto, from pre- (from Latin prae- pre-) + asciutto dried out, from Latin exsuctus, from past participle of exsugere to suck out, from ex- + sugere to suck — more at suck

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prosciutto

• basuto
• pluto