bruschetta

noun

bru·schet·ta brü-ˈshe-tə

-ˈske-

: thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer

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Make the most of summer's harvest by having a menu totally dedicated to tomatoes, including appetizers (such as bruschetta), salads (such as caprese), mains (such as fresh pasta), and even cocktails. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025 During cocktail hour, guests enjoyed an assortment of hors d'oeuvres, including beef Wellington, chipotle chicken flatbread, arancini and bruschetta. —

Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Cranberry sauce works as a delightful spread on a bruschetta, or even as a tangy pizza topping alongside some creamy cheese. —

Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Octopus Peru 917 Ninth St. This Mexican restaurant serves up four courses for carnivores during Dine Downtown: pozole, shrimp bruschetta, a carne asada platter and churros with ice cream or flan. —

Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for bruschetta

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from Italian dialect (Tuscany), from bruscare to toast, burn, probably from Vulgar Latin *brusicare, frequentative of *brusare, *brusiare to burn

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of bruschetta was in 1954

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