crostini

[ kraw-stee-nee, kro- ]

plural noun,singular cro·sti·no

[kraw-stee-noh, kro-]. /krɔˈsti noʊ, krɒ-/.

canapés made of thin pieces of toast.
croutons used as a garnish.

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Origin of crostini

First recorded in 1970–75; from Italian, plural of crostino, diminutive of crosta + -ini, masculine plural of diminutive suffix -ino; see origin at crust, -ine¹,

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How to use crostini in a sentence

crostini or country bread in hand, I take to this reunion quite well.
For the Love of Pâté | Molly Hannon | January 5, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Bruschetta, while larger and more filling than crostini, are still pretty much snacks.
What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta | Cookstr.com | June 10, 2010 | THE 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 | THE DAILY BEAST
As addictive as it is rich and creamy, serve it with crudités and crostini for dipping.
What to Eat: Classic Hors d'Oeuvres, Revisited | Cookstr.com | November 3, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for crostini

crostini

/ (krɒˈstiːniː) /

pl n

pieces of toasted bread served with a savoury topping

Origin of crostini

Italian: literally, little crusts

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