bruschetta
Americannoun
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bruschettas
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of bruschetta
1950–55; < Tuscan Italian “a dish of toasted bread,” from bruscare “to toast” + the diminutive sufix -etta ( see -ette ( def. ))
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Her signature dishes included beetroot leaves on bruschetta and peach-and-tomato ice cream.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
“My name is the only thing I have,” Jarrín said as he sipped on an Arnold Palmer and nibbled on complimentary bruschetta.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2025
Its modest kitchen does Neapolitan-inspired pies and bruschetta, and will soon add salads and ice cream to the menu board.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2023
The secret to excellent pasta salads, tantalizing bruschetta and lively pasta sauces always comes down to a simple handful of chopped fresh herbs.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2023
My husband Jeffrey is away, and I've got some bruschetta and a white white open.
From Salon ● Jan. 13, 2022
He’s offering flatbreads with spreads, croquettes, antipasti, bruschettas and assorted salumi to start.
From New York Times ● Jun. 19, 2018
I had had the posh stuff on salads and bruschettas, I had even spent a Christmas holiday selling it at a deli.
From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2012
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