crudités

[kroo-di-tey, kry-dee-tey]

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.

crudités

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crudités¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of crudités¹

C20: from French, plural of crudité, literally: rawness

Example Sentences

Pair the snack pack with vegetable crudités and fresh fruit for extra nutrition.

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I fantasized about eating an array of bubble plate-friendly foods: crudités, scoops of vanilla ice cream drizzled in olive oil and elaborate yogurt bowls topped with fancy granola, cut-up fruit and cacao nibs.

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Onion dip, served with Ruffles and an armada of crudités?

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Made with fresh or frozen peas, handfuls of herbs, lime juice, zest, and scallions, this versatile, gorgeously green, chunky mash brings life and excitement to everything on your spring crudités platter.

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Thin with vinegar, fish sauce or lemon juice for a crudités dip.

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