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

Some of Italy’s most famous food products come from Bologna and the wider Emilia-Romagna region; just think about Parmigiano Reggiano, prosciutto di Parma, and mortadella. — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

It’s topped with salty, crispy prosciutto and, of course, that bright-orange egg yolk. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026

The Gran Piatto Core, an antipasto platter laden with delicacies like prosciutto crudo di Modena, creamy ricotta di bufala, and a variety of other specialty meats, leads the list of sharing plates. — Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Whipped up in only 20 minutes, it’s packed with flavor from goat cheese, walnuts, prosciutto, green apple, and loads of garlic. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 2 Aug. 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