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

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 ),

Word History and Origins

Origin of crostini¹

Italian: literally, little crusts

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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