bruschetta

[ broo-sket-uh, -shet-uh; Italian broo-sket-tah ]

noun

1. an Italian appetizer consisting of toasted bread slices drizzled with olive oil and usually topped with tomatoes and basil.

bruschetta

/ bruːˈskɛtə; bruˈʃɛtə /

noun

1. an Italian open sandwich of toasted bread topped with olive oil and tomatoes, olives, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of bruschetta¹

1950–55; < Tuscan Italian “a dish of toasted bread,” from bruscare “to toast” + the diminutive sufix -etta ( -ette ( def ) )

Word History and Origins

Origin of bruschetta¹

C20: from Italian bruscare , from abbrustolire to toast

Example Sentences

Bruschetta, while larger and more filling than crostini, are still pretty much snacks.

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This bruschetta, topped with squid, tangy goat cheese, fragrant mint, and sweet roasted garlic, is a meal on toast.

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In the world of bruschetta, this Bruschetta al Pomodoro is that Italian culinary classic.

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In that case, bruschetta with tomato might seem a little common.

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Bruschetta and crostini are rustic foods, invented centuries ago as a way to use up stale bread.

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