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

Classic Beef Wellington gets a Southern upgrade with mustard greens in place of mushrooms and salty, tangy prosciutto to boost the flavor. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025

Try folding prosciutto to create a partial border or grouping slices of cheese together in a little pile; leave grapes or tomatoes on the vine. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025

Berrier says another popular pick is the Fig & Pig, a sweet and savory pie with mozzarella, fig jam, 14-month dry-aged prosciutto, Montchevre goat cheese, and olive oil. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Oct. 2025

My inviting yet straightforward lunch embodied the spirit of the Emilia-Romagna region, famous for the tradition of producing beloved Italian staples like balsamic vinegar, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, parma prosciutto and more. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 25 Sep. 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