crouton

noun

crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of toasted or crisply fried bread

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Hedeman and McHugh agree that croutons and bread crumbs are a great recreation. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 Use the croutons as the base of a Panzanella salad or as a topping for soups or casseroles. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 Chop it up for homemade croutons, grind it into breadcrumbs, or transform slices into garlic bread or French toast. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 Roasted cabbage — silken and sweet with charred edges — becomes the base for the parm treatment, while chunky croutons replace the shower of breadcrumbs. Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crouton 

Word History

Etymology

French croûton, diminutive of croûte crust, from Middle French crouste, from Old French, from Latin crusta

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crouton was in 1806

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“Crouton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crouton. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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crouton

noun
crou·​ton ˈkrü-ˌtän How to pronounce crouton (audio)
krü-ˈtän
: a small cube of bread toasted or fried crisp

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