Melba toast

American  

noun

1. narrow slices of thin, crisp toast.

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Melba toast British  

noun

1. very thin crisp toast

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Etymology

Origin of Melba toast

First recorded in 1920–25; named after N. Melba

Example Sentences

For employees who are tired of tracking the boss’s antics via news alerts, this is a comforting development—sort of like borrowing a cardigan from Mr. Rogers or spreading mayonnaise on Melba toast.

From The Wall Street Journal

Serve with crusty French bread, soft brioche or neutral-tasting cracker, like a water cracker or plain Melba toast.

From Washington Post

Brioche Melba toast and a long sheet of aged pecorino accessorized a sculptured romaine wedge that wears its Caesar dressing like a luxurious shrug.

From Seattle Times

Piper Goodeve, 35, the commissioner’s fiancée, who helped found the club last year, had packed Melba toast, hot and sweet pepper jelly, brownie bites and a lemon Bundt cake in her grandmother’s picnic basket.

From New York Times

Two exceptions are Melba toast and reduced fat, whole-grain wheat Triscuit crackers; you can top off either with a thin spread of natural nut butter or hummus.

From Seattle Times