crouton

[kroo-ton, kroo-ton]

noun

1. a small piece of fried or toasted bread, sometimes seasoned, used as a garnish for soups, salads, and other dishes.

crouton

/ ˈkruːtɒn /

noun

1. a small piece of fried or toasted bread, usually served in soup

Word History and Origins

Origin of crouton¹

1800–10; < French, equivalent to croûte crust + -on diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of crouton¹

French: diminutive of croûte _crust