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

The salty prosciutto and creamy mozzarella paired with the fluffy focaccia was an excellent combo. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026

As for pizza, there’s a buffalo chicken pizza with pickley giardiniera, a prosciutto pizza with hot honey, a mushroom pizza and several others, plus a build-your-own option — but the standout is the momo pizza. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026

The Italian dish usually features thin chicken cutlets topped with prosciutto and sage, and Keenan adds jelly to it. —Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026

This is backed up by some seriously delicious options in town like lasagna, tagliatelle al ragù, tortellini, mortadella, Parmesan cheese, and prosciutto di Parma, which all trace their roots here. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 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