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

This is the birthplace of Utica greens, a quintessentially savory side of cooked escarole, prosciutto, hot cherry peppers, Romano, and breadcrumbs. —Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026

Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream. —Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026

Visit the chestnut, prosciutto and truffle festivals. —Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Roundhouse Brewpub The Cristo Twisto is a Monte Cristo with a twist, with raspberry fritter bread, fontina cheese, turkey breast, prosciutto, arugula, raspberry sauce dusted with powdered sugar. —Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026

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