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crostini

[ kraw-stee-nee, kro- ]

plural noun

, singular cro·sti·no [kraw-, stee, -noh, kro-].
  1. canapés made of thin pieces of toast.
  2. croutons used as a garnish.


crostini

/ krɒˈstiːniː /

plural noun

  1. pieces of toasted bread served with a savoury topping
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of crostini1

First recorded in 1970–75; from Italian, plural of crostino, diminutive of crosta + -ini, masculine plural of diminutive suffix -ino; crust ( def ), -ine 1( def ),
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Word History and Origins

Origin of crostini1

Italian: literally, little crusts
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Example Sentences

Crostini or country bread in hand, I take to this reunion quite well.

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

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

As addictive as it is rich and creamy, serve it with crudités and crostini for dipping.

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