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

At dinnertime, La Terrazza goes full-out Italian, presenting each table with a welcome charcuterie board, including pillowy focaccia, silken prosciutto, and roasted garlic. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

This week’s specials are a bison cheeseburger with prosciutto, or a taco salad with bacon and onion strings. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026

Ripe, in-season strawberries that give bursts of freshness are balanced with creamy burrata and crispy, salty prosciutto. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026

Starters include a muffuletta roll with prosciutto and provolone, a garden salad, a Caesar served with fries, giardiniera toast and French onion soup. —Evan Moore april 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 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