bruschetta

[ broo-sket-uh, -shet-uh; Italian broo-sket-tah ]

/ brʊˈskɛt ə, -ˈʃɛt ə; Italian bruˈskɛt tɑ /

noun

an Italian appetizer consisting of toasted bread slices drizzled with olive oil and usually topped with tomatoes and basil.

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Origin of bruschetta

1950–55;< Tuscan Italian “a dish of toasted bread,” from bruscare “to toast” + the diminutive sufix -etta (see -ette)

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Examples from the Web for bruschetta

Bruschetta, while larger and more filling than crostini, are still pretty much snacks.
What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta|Cookstr.com|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
This bruschetta, topped with squid, tangy goat cheese, fragrant mint, and sweet roasted garlic, is a meal on toast.
What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta|Cookstr.com|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In the world of bruschetta, this Bruschetta al Pomodoro is that Italian culinary classic.
What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta|Cookstr.com|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In that case, bruschetta with tomato might seem a little common.
What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta|Cookstr.com|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST

Bruschetta and crostini are rustic foods, invented centuries ago as a way to use up stale bread.
What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta|Cookstr.com|June 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for bruschetta

bruschetta

/ (bruːˈskɛtə, bruˈʃɛtə) /

noun

an Italian open sandwich of toasted bread topped with olive oil and tomatoes, olives, etc

Word Origin for bruschetta

C20: from Italian bruscare, from abbrustolire to toast

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