crouton

noun

crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of toasted or crisply fried bread

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Salad and Go: Buy a new Good Greens Salad – made with a romaine and spinach mix, roasted Brussel Sprouts, cucumber, marinated chickpeas, croutons, avocado and lemon basil vinaigrette – on Valentine's Day and get a free salad or wrap. Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 For crunch, try croutons, crackers, or chips, and don't skip a sprinkle of grated cheese. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025 In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, croutons, garlic, anchovies and Parmesan cheese and toss. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 Leftover rolls can become bread pudding or croutons, while stuffing can fill peppers. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crouton 

Word History

Etymology

French croûton, diminutive of croûte crust, from Middle French crouste, from Old French, from Latin crusta

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crouton was in 1806

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“Crouton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crouton. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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crouton

noun
crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of bread toasted or fried crisp

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