prosciutto

noun

pro·​sciut·​to prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tō 

plural prosciutti prō-ˈshü-(ˌ)tē  or prosciuttos

: dry-cured salted Italian ham usually sliced thin

Examples of prosciutto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The lounge has a flexible approach to serving guests throughout the day, starting with a full breakfast laid out each morning, with items ranging from eggs and bacon to bagels and smoked salmon to prosciutto and cheese. —Kim Westerman, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025

Floor-to-ceiling rows of whole legs of prosciutto were arranged like folds in a curtain, which somehow gave the effect of an opera set, thanks to the room’s dramatic modern chandeliers—apt for a factory in Giuseppe Verdi’s hometown. —Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025

Popular choices include The Soprano, a pie made with red sauce, Italian sausage, prosciutto, ham, and chili flakes, and The Classic, topped with mozzarella, bacon crumbles, and tons of pepperoni. —Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024

Meanwhile, sauté prosciutto with the remaining extra virgin olive oil until crispy and set aside. —Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian, alteration of presciutto, from pre- (from Latin prae- pre-) + asciutto dried out, from Latin exsuctus, from past participle of exsugere to suck out, from ex- + sugere to suck — more at suck

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for prosciutto

• basuto
• pluto