crostini

[ kraw-stee-nee, kro- ]

plural noun

, singular cro·sti·no [kraw-, stee, -noh, kro-].

1. canapés made of thin pieces of toast.
2. croutons used as a garnish.

crostini

/ krɒˈstiːniː /

plural noun

1. pieces of toasted bread served with a savoury topping

Word History and Origins

Origin of crostini¹

First recorded in 1970–75; from Italian, plural of crostino, diminutive of crosta + -ini, masculine plural of diminutive suffix -ino; crust ( def ), -ine ¹( def ),

Word History and Origins

Origin of crostini¹

Italian: literally, little crusts

Example Sentences

Keep a well-wrapped, good bread in the freezer too, and some sort of bruschetta or crostini is waiting to happen.

From Washington Times

Mayo, mustards, chutneys, relishes or jams, hummus, barbecue sauce, hoisin sauce, plain Greek yogurt, salsa, pestos of all flavors - maybe there’s even a leftover dip or crostini spread lurking in the fridge that holds appeal.

From Washington Times

We couldn't help but return often to the cozy little Italian place on the corner with dim lighting, an impressive wine list and delicious appetizers like sweet pea pesto crostini and focaccia barese, but there was so much wonderful food within walking distance that anywhere we landed, we were happy.

From Salon

We couldn't help but return often to the cozy little Italian place on the corner with dim lighting, an impressive wine list and delicious appetizers like sweet pea pesto crostini and focaccia barese, but there was so much wonderful food within walking distance that anywhere we landed, we were happy.

From Salon

But the dip comes with chicharrones and everything-spiced crostini, which deliver as much interference as flavor.

From Washington Post