crudités

American  

[kroo-di-tey, kry-dee-tey] / ˌkru dɪˈteɪ, krü diˈteɪ /

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. an appetizer consisting of a variety of raw vegetables, usually cut into strips or bite-size pieces, and served with a dip.

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crudités British  

/ ˌkruːdɪˈteɪ /

plural noun

1. a selection of raw vegetables, usually cut into strips or small chunks and served, with a dip, as an hors d'oeuvre

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Etymology

Origin of crudités

1965–70; < French, plural of crudité literally, rawness, crudity

Example Sentences

But it would’ve felt a touch unhinged to track down your old third-grade teacher two days later and slap a Polaroid of your crudités into her hand like, Look upon my vegetable glory!

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

She makes pasta, crudités, focaccia, frittata and baked fish, and along with advice on how to make guests feel extra special, she shows viewers how to arrange flowers and make DIY bath salts.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

The elevated snack tray comes with crudités alongside a pesto yogurt sauce, a tuna tostada, a carpaccio hand roll, shrimp toast and a refreshing, fruity and herbaceous granita that comes in a hollowed-out tangerine rind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

We deserve better than a lonely corner of the crudités.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024

The bells and whistles: cheese, crudités, basic beer and wine.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2024