tartine

[ tahr-teen; French tar-teen ]

noun

1. a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients.
2. a piece of bread spread with butter, jam, etc.

tartine

/ tɑːˈtiːn /

noun

1. an open sandwich, esp one with a rich or elaborate topping

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartine¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from French, equivalent to tart(e) + -ine diminutive suffix; tart ²( def ), -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartine¹

C21: from French, diminutive of tarte tart ¹

Example Sentences

Head out for a breakfast and a cannabis gummy I’ll bring my boyfriend to Tartine.

From Los Angeles Times

I always get the Smoked Salmon Tartine, and it’s so good.

From Los Angeles Times

Its “plants-forward” cafe serves superfood-filled dishes with names like Ocean Bowl and Green Tartine.

From Los Angeles Times

Its “plants-forward” café serves superfood-filled dishes with names like Ocean Bowl and Green Tartine.

From Los Angeles Times

The one with Vietnamese coffee filling from Dough Nguyener’s Bakery sold out quickly, as did the cinnamon cream cheese option from Tartine.

From New York Times