crudités

American  

[kroo-di-tey, kry-dee-tey] / ˌkru dɪˈteɪ, krü diˈteɪ /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. an appetizer consisting of a variety of raw vegetables, usually cut into strips or bite-size pieces, and served with a dip.

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crudités British  

/ ˌkruːdɪˈteɪ /

plural noun

1. a selection of raw vegetables, usually cut into strips or small chunks and served, with a dip, as an hors d'oeuvre

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Etymology

Origin of crudités

1965–70; < French, plural of crudité literally, rawness, crudity

Example Sentences

From here, stir it into warm pasta, use it as a dip for crudités, drizzle it over pizza, or fold it into scrambled eggs.

From Salon

They might have anticipated the forlorn tray of crudités, with celery sticks browning at the ends.

From New York Times

She recommends using crudités like carrot and cucumber strips, blueberries, bananas and strawberries, as well as a low-sodium turkey jerky.

From New York Times

The blue-and-white pottery pieces, in slightly varied designs and tones, can just as easily hold servings of bouillabaisse or be used for summer berries, cherries, a thatch of coleslaw or crudités.

From New York Times

Consider supplementing your standard crudités with asparagus.

From Washington Post