tartine

[tahr-teen, tar-teen]

noun

1. a fancy French open-faced sandwich topped with spreadable ingredients.

2. a piece of bread spread with butter, jam, etc.

tartine

/ tɑːˈtiːn /

noun

1. an open sandwich, esp one with a rich or elaborate topping

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartine¹

First recorded in 1800–10; from French, equivalent to tart(e) + -ine diminutive suffix; tart ² ( def. ), -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of tartine¹

C21: from French, diminutive of tarte _tart ¹

Example Sentences

Tartine is the French word for a slice of bread, which is fancified with fun spreads and toppings.

From Salon

In episode two, Meghan whips up a sweet tartine for Chrissy Teigen.

From Salon

In episode four, Markle puts together an apple butter tartine for Samin Nosrat.

From Salon

I like to start my day with an iced morning bun latte from Tartine on Green Street.

From Los Angeles Times

And then, do I do a coffee here or do I go to Tartine or LaLo in Silver Lake or Lamill, which is also in Silver Lake.

From Los Angeles Times