Melba toast
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Melba toast
First recorded in 1920–25; named after N. Melba
Example Sentences
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Serve with crusty French bread, soft brioche or neutral-tasting cracker, like a water cracker or plain Melba toast.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 19, 2017
“Massey is Melba toast, Nicole is not ready for prime time and Faulkner owes so much money,” he said.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2017
Adding to the Melba toast line, the factory also started making pita chips and a cheese-waffle snack.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2010
“They could make Melba toast in their sleep.”
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2010
Serve on Melba toast, or assorted thin toasted crackers.
From The Complete Book of Cheese by Robert Carlton Brown
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