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

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

Round out the meal with dishes like lemon-basil gnocchi with garlic butter prawns ($19) or prosciutto pizza, topped with white truffle oil and pecorino romano ($24). —Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025

Buoyant bánh tiêu sesame doughnuts are paired with ribbons of prosciutto and peppy giardiniera for a Southeast Asian take on gnocco fritto. —The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025

Fan favorites include the Flaming Lips topped with red sauce, pepperoni cups, soppressata salami, gorgonzola, rosemary and hot honey, or the Casanova topped with roasted garlic oil, cheese blend, dates, ricotta, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic vinaigrette and Grana Padano. —Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 4 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